How to Travel from
Sofia to Caracal
by Route or Car
Schedule
Sofia, Bulgaria → Caracal, Romania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Caracal
Composite routes from Sofia to Caracal
Cheapest
3 h 54 min
Car
246 km.
from $13
Other
10 h 11 min
Bus, Train
177 km.
from $63.54
12 h 28 min
177 km.
from $37.70
8 h 37 min
Plane, Train
178 km.
from $147.11
9 h 8 min
177 km.
from $99
10 h 4 min
Bus, Train
177 km.
from $78.80
Route Navigator Sofia - Caracal
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn slight right onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 1 km 858 м
1 km 858 м
Turn right onto бул. Васил Левски
бул. Васил Левски, 205 м
205 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Янко Сакъзов
бул. Янко Сакъзов, 56 km 486 м
56 km 486 м
Keep right and take 17 toward Ботевград, Враца, Оряхово, Видин
Ботевград, Враца, Оряхово, Видин, 17, 48 km 790 м
48 km 790 м
Keep right onto 1
331 м
331 м
Continue onto Околовръстен път Враца
Околовръстен път Враца, 8 km 766 м
8 km 766 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Мито Орозов
Мито Орозов, 1 km 286 м
1 km 286 м
Turn slight right onto 15
26 km 114 м
26 km 114 м
Keep left onto 15
41 km 20 м
41 km 20 м
Keep right onto 6-ти септември
6-ти септември, 89 м
89 м
Keep right
211 м
211 м
Turn sharp left onto Любен Каравелов
Любен Каравелов, 64 м
64 м
Turn right onto 22-ри септември
22-ри септември, 346 м
346 м
Continue onto 11
214 м
214 м
Keep left
238 м
238 м
Turn slight left
17 м
17 м
Turn left
39 м
39 м
Turn right onto 15
328 м
328 м
Attention, take ferry ()
2 km 158 м
2 km 158 м
Leave ferry and continue onto DN55
4 km 438 м
4 km 438 м
Turn right onto Strada Războieni
Strada Războieni, 91 м
91 м
Turn left onto Strada General Dragalina
Strada General Dragalina, 184 м
184 м
Turn right onto Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza, 11 km 666 м
11 km 666 м
Turn left onto Strada Caracal
Strada Caracal, 18 km 732 м
18 km 732 м
Turn left onto Strada Unirii
Strada Unirii, 481 м
481 м
Turn right
348 м
348 м
Turn left onto Strada Școala Mixtă
Strada Școala Mixtă, 149 м
149 м
Turn right onto Strada Tosca
Strada Tosca, 441 м
441 м
Keep right onto Strada Tosca
Strada Tosca, 120 м
120 м
Turn left onto Strada Principală
Strada Principală, 66 м
66 м
Keep right onto Strada Saliște
Strada Saliște, 2 km 256 м
2 km 256 м
Turn sharp right
171 м
171 м
Turn left
1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn right onto Strada Principală
Strada Principală, 2 km 830 м
2 km 830 м
Keep right onto DJ542
13 km 919 м
13 km 919 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Strada Trandafirilor
Strada Trandafirilor, 5 km 228 м
5 km 228 м
Turn right
28 м
28 м
Turn right onto DJ542 and drive toward Caracal
Caracal, 2 km 148 м
2 km 148 м
Turn right onto Strada Bradului
Strada Bradului, 171 м
171 м
Turn left onto Strada Iancu Jianu
Strada Iancu Jianu, 38 м
38 м
Turn right onto Strada Mărului
Strada Mărului, 429 м
429 м
Turn right onto Strada Cuza Vodă
Strada Cuza Vodă, 86 м
86 м
Turn right onto Strada Toma Rușcă
Strada Toma Rușcă, 70 м
70 м
Turn left onto Strada Radu Șerban
Strada Radu Șerban, 127 м
127 м
Turn sharp right onto Strada Bicaz
Strada Bicaz, 360 м
360 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bulevardul Nicolae Titulescu
Bulevardul Nicolae Titulescu, 52 м
52 м
Turn left onto Strada Negru Vodă
Strada Negru Vodă, 102 м
102 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Citylines
Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Alexiev
Phone:
02/813 33 98
Email:
aleksiev_91_vd@abv.bg
Website:
aleksiev-91.com/
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Karat-S
Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
operations@eurolines.bg
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$44.57–$65.22
Trans5
Website:
trans5.bg
Bus from Sofia to Iskur
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Caracal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.07
Train from Bucharest to Caracal
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$17.39
Train from Corabia to Caracal
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.33–$5.98
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.87
Train from Sofia Sever to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.57–$8.15
Astra Trans Carpatic
Phone:
0751.525.520
Email:
office@astratranscarpatic.ro
Website:
astratranscarpatic.ro/
Train from Craiova to Caracal
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.24–$6.52
Train from Bucharest to Caracal
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96
S.C. Softrans S.R.L.
Phone:
0351/40.91.53
Email:
info@softrans.ro
Website:
softrans.ro/
Train from Craiova to Caracal
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.46–$4.78
Train from Bucharest to Caracal
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$8.70
Airlines
Tarom
Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Caracal?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Caracal is to train which costs $21.74 - $32.61 and takes 12h 28m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Caracal?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Caracal is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Caracal?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Caracal. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Caracal via Vidin and Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
How far is it from Sofia to Caracal?
The distance between Sofia and Caracal is 409 km. The road distance is 342.8 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Caracal without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Caracal without a car is to bus and train via Vidin which takes 10h 11m and costs $29.35 - $86.96 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Caracal?
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Sofia to Caracal, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Caracal train from?
Sofia to Caracal train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Caracal?
It is currently 14:36 at both, Sofia and Caracal.
Where does the Sofia to Caracal train arrive?
Sofia to Caracal train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Caracal?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Caracal is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Sofia to Caracal.
Where can I stay near Caracal?
There are seven+ hotels available in Caracal. Prices start at $21.28 per night.
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