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How to get fromTârgu Jiu to Sofiaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Târgu Jiu to Sofia by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofiabus bus 1950
    9h 19m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Târgu Jiu to Craiovatrain train
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    3. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    13h 2m
    $30–34

  3. Drive 390.2 km

    1. Drive from Târgu Jiu to Sofiacar car 390.2 km
    6h 18m
    $63–90

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane OTP - SOF
    8h 18m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Craiovabus bus
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 13m

Târgu Jiu to Sofia by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Târgu Jiu, Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Târgu Jiu to Sofia via Drobeta-Turnu Severin in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Târgu Jiu to Sofia Sever via Craiova and Vidin in around 13h 2m.

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