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Cheapest
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5 h 10 min
324 km.
from $17
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Bucharest, Romania → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bucharest to Sofia

Composite routes from Bucharest to Sofia

Cheapest
5 h 10 min
Car
324 km.
from $17
Fastest
59 min
Plane
Other
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: 5
FlixBus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Traventuria
Website
Atlas Taxi
Website
Samokov Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
9h 25m
5 times a week
$40.22–$59.78
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni
Website
8h
3 times a week
$15.22–$25.00
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Traventuria
Website
1h 45m
6 times a week
$15.22–$21.74
+359 2 493 0191
+359 2 493 0191
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Atlas Taxi
Website
3h 43m
On demand
$206.52–$282.61
+359 89 345 5533
+359 89 345 5533
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Samokov Bus
Website
2h 13m
3 times a week
$2.83–$4.13
0722 60019
0722 60019
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
1h 48m
Twice a week
$4.35–$8.15
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
Airlines
Found: 2
Bulgaria Air
Website
Tarom
Website
Bulgaria Air
Website
1h 15m
Monday to Saturday
$103.26–$250.00
Tarom
Website
1h 15m
Monday to Saturday
$103.26–$250.00

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 night train and train via Byala which costs $13.04 - $22.83 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sofia is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Sofia. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Samokov via Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Sofia?

The distance between Bucharest and Sofia is 564 km. The road distance is 436.7 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 night train and train via Byala which takes 10h and costs $13.04 - $22.83 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 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 FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Bucharest to Sofia bus arrive?

Bucharest to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Sofia is 437 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Bucharest to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 13+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.63 per night.
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