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712 km.
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Arad, Romania → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Two ways to Travel from Arad to Sofia

Composite routes from Arad to Sofia

Cheapest
6 h 57 min
Car
712 km.
from $39
Other
6 h 57 min
Rideshare
712 km.
from $9.29

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Arad to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80
Bus from Băile Herculane to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.22–$53.50

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$331.20

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Arad to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$24.20
Train from Arad to Timisoara
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.18–$3.82
Train from Arad to Băile
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Arad to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
8h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$45.86
Train from Craiova to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29
Train from Arad to Timisoara
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$8.92
Train from Arad to Băile
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$30.57

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$11.46

Interregional Calatori

Phone:
004-0264-596775
Email:
Website:
interregional.ro/ro/#/
Train from Arad to Timisoara
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.17–$2.42

Astra Trans Carpatic

Phone:
0751.525.520
Email:
Website:
astratranscarpatic.ro/
Train from Arad to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$28.02
Train from Arad to Timisoara
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.97–$7.64
Train from Arad to Băile
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Arad to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Arad to Sofia is to train which costs $33.70 - $43.48 and takes 18h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arad to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Arad to Sofia is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Arad and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arad and arriving at Sofia. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Arad and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Arad to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Sofia Sever via Craiova and Vidin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

How far is it from Arad to Sofia?

The distance between Arad and Sofia is 653 km. The road distance is 712.3 km.

How do I travel from Arad to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Arad to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $51.09 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Arad to Sofia?

The bus from Arad to Sofia takes 12h 15m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Arad to Sofia bus from?

Arad to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arad station.

Where do I catch the Arad to Sofia train from?

Arad to Sofia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.

Train or bus from Arad to Sofia?

The best way to get from Arad to Sofia is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $51.09 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33.70 - $43.48 and takes 18h 17m.

Where does the Arad to Sofia bus arrive?

Arad to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Where does the Arad to Sofia train arrive?

Arad to Sofia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.

Can I drive from Arad to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Sofia is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Arad to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Arad to Sofia?

Book your Arad to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1964+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.43 per night.
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