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How to get fromTimișoara to Bulgariaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Timișoara to Bulgaria by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

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    1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane TSR - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 32m
    $65–218

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Timișoara to Sofiabus bus 1950
    11h
    $65–110

  3. Drive  485.9 km

    1. Drive from Timișoara to Sofiacar car 485.9 km
    6h 16m
    $78–112

  4. Bus to Arad, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Take the bus from Timișoara to Aradbus bus
    2. Fly from Arad (ARW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ARW - OTP
    3. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 19m
    $81–244

  5. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Sofia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BEG - SOF
    7h 37m
    $89–226

Timișoara to Bulgaria by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Timișoara, Romania and Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Timișoara to Sofia 4 times a week. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 11h.

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