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5 h 7 min
346 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bucharest to Sofia

Composite routes from Bucharest to Sofia

Cheapest
5 h 7 min
Car
346 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane
Other
8 h
Bus
296 km.
from €32.61
Details
8 h 30 min
Bus, Train
294 km.
from $19.49
11 h 17 min
270 km.
from $54.93
12 h 38 min
270 km.
from $51.52
6 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
270 km.
from $179.22

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 7
Tabita Tour
Calea Moldovei Nr.18, Bistrita, 420096
Pegasus
Nish – 36 Str., 7000 Ruse, Bulgaria
Transfero
Transilvaniei 7, 805300 Tecuci, Romania
Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
KLR
Khmelnitskiy city, Vinnytske shose 12/2D
Agadzhanian FOP
65,000, Odessa, 61/5 Breusa Street, Apt. 21.
Tabita Tour
Calea Moldovei Nr.18, Bistrita, 420096
+40 363 730 220
+40 363 730 220
Call
Pegasus
Nish – 36 Str., 7000 Ruse, Bulgaria
+359877344747
+359877344747
Call
Transfero
Transilvaniei 7, 805300 Tecuci, Romania
+40 745 380 000
+40 745 380 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
+359 2 989 00 00
+359 2 989 00 00
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
Call
KLR
Khmelnitskiy city, Vinnytske shose 12/2D
+380687706030
+380687706030
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Agadzhanian FOP
65,000, Odessa, 61/5 Breusa Street, Apt. 21.
+38 097 141 87 97
+38 097 141 87 97
Call
Train operators
Found: 1
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
6h 10m
Twice daily
$9.55–$16.56
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
Airlines
Found: 2
Bulgaria Air
Website
Tarom
Website
Bulgaria Air
Website
1h 15m
Monday to Saturday
$121.02–$292.99
Tarom
Website
1h 15m
Monday to Saturday
$121.02–$292.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sofia is to bus and train which costs $15.22 - $25 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $92.39 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest Militari Bus Station station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Sofia?

The distance between Bucharest and Sofia is 335 km. The road distance is 388.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $32.61 - $45.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Bucharest to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Sofia bus from?

Bucharest to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Bucharest Militari Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Sofia?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $92.39 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $45.65 and takes 8h.

Where does the Bucharest to Sofia bus arrive?

Bucharest to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Sofia is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Bucharest to Sofia.

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

Book your Bucharest to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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