How to Travel from
Sofia to Petroşani
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Petroşani, Romania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Petroşani
Composite routes from Sofia to Petroşani
Cheapest
7 h 11 min
Car
425 km.
from $23
Other
11 h 52 min
302 km.
from $5.43
13 h 42 min
300 km.
from $51.75
13 h 32 min
Plane, Train
302 km.
from $192.28
12 h 35 min
302 km.
Select a ticket
14 h 54 min
302 km.
from $37.85
Route Navigator Sofia - Petroşani
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Continue onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 125 м
125 м
Make a U-turn onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 292 м
292 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Тодор Александров
бул. Тодор Александров, 11 м
11 м
Turn slight right onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 1 km 65 м
1 km 65 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
3 km 990 м
3 km 990 м
Turn left onto Strada Vărăți
Strada Vărăți, 1 km 798 м
1 km 798 м
Turn right onto Strada Nicolae Titulescu
Strada Nicolae Titulescu, 2 km 800 м
2 km 800 м
Turn left onto Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza, 1 km 517 м
1 km 517 м
Continue onto DN55
32 km 906 м
32 km 906 м
Turn left
65 м
65 м
Keep right
1 km 989 м
1 km 989 м
Turn right
16 м
16 м
Turn left onto DN55
29 km 777 м
29 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Râului
Strada Râului, 5 km 209 м
5 km 209 м
Continue onto Strada Râului
Strada Râului, 384 м
384 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Râului
Strada Râului, 338 м
338 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Râului
Strada Râului, 343 м
343 м
Turn left onto Calea Severinului
Calea Severinului, 2 km 528 м
2 km 528 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Calea Severinului
Calea Severinului, 2 km 403 м
2 km 403 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Calea Severinului
Calea Severinului, 8 km 475 м
8 km 475 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto DN6
22 km 153 м
22 km 153 м
Keep right and take DN66 toward Târgu Jiu
Târgu Jiu, DN66, 272 м
272 м
Turn slight right onto DN66
5 km 86 м
5 km 86 м
Keep right onto DJ661
42 km 420 м
42 km 420 м
Turn left onto DN67B
1 km 503 м
1 km 503 м
Turn left onto Strada Pieții
Strada Pieții, 1 km 399 м
1 km 399 м
Turn left onto Strada Trandafirilor
Strada Trandafirilor, 7 km 278 м
7 km 278 м
Turn left onto Strada Principală
Strada Principală, 12 km 419 м
12 km 419 м
Turn right onto Varianta de Ocolire Târgu Jiu Est and drive toward Hațeg, Voineasa, Petroșani, Bumbești - Jiu
Varianta de Ocolire Târgu Jiu Est, Hațeg, Voineasa, Petroșani, Bumbești - Jiu, 8 km 605 м
8 km 605 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
23 km 369 м
23 km 369 м
Turn right onto DN66
1 km 622 м
1 km 622 м
Turn right
33 м
33 м
Keep right
20 km 30 м
20 km 30 м
Turn right onto Strada Șoimilor
Strada Șoimilor, 1 km 710 м
1 km 710 м
Turn left onto Strada Sălătruc
Strada Sălătruc, 54 м
54 м
Turn right onto Strada Livezeni
Strada Livezeni, 1 km 797 м
1 km 797 м
Turn sharp left onto Strada Lunca
Strada Lunca, 62 м
62 м
Turn sharp right onto Strada Lunca
Strada Lunca, 1 km 168 м
1 km 168 м
Continue onto Strada Lunca
Strada Lunca, 1 km 314 м
1 km 314 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.11–$48.01
Bus from Sofia to Caransebeș
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.48–$63.17
Dikel Tour
Phone:
+4-0745-779.908
Website:
dikeltour.autogari.ro/index.php
Bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Expres Transport
Phone:
0353.806.666
Email:
office@eta.ro
Website:
eta.ro/
Bus from Târgu Jiu to Petroşani
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Normandia Transport
Phone:
+4-0250.861.151
Website:
normandiatransport.com/
Bus from Caransebeş to Petroşani
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Airlines
Ulendo Airlink
Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$42.95–$252.67
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.14–$631.68
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$34.11–$214.77
Tarom
Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.24–$581.14
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$16.42
Train from Craiova to Petroşani
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.42–$20.21
Train from Aiud Hm. to Petroşani
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.69–$20.21
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$12.00
Train from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$12.63
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Petroşani?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Petroşani is to train which costs $30.43 - $42.39 and takes 13h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Petroşani?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Petroşani is to drive which takes 7h 21m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Petroşani?
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Petroşani. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Petroşani via Drobeta-Turnu Severin and Târgu Jiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Petroşani?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Petroşani. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Petroşani via Vidin and Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
How far is it from Sofia to Petroşani?
The distance between Sofia and Petroşani is 503 km. The road distance is 453.6 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Petroşani without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Petroşani without a car is to bus via Drobeta-Turnu Severin which takes 11h 52m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Petroşani?
It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Sofia to Petroşani, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Petroşani bus from?
Sofia to Petroşani bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Petroşani train from?
Sofia to Petroşani train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Train or bus from Sofia to Petroşani?
The best way to get from Sofia to Petroşani is to bus via Drobeta-Turnu Severin which takes 11h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30.43 - $42.39 and takes 13h 42m.
Where does the Sofia to Petroşani bus arrive?
Sofia to Petroşani bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Drobeta-Turnu Severin station.
Where does the Sofia to Petroşani train arrive?
Sofia to Petroşani train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Petroşani?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Petroşani is 454 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Sofia to Petroşani.
Where can I stay near Petroşani?
There are 282+ hotels available in Petroşani. Prices start at $23.41 per night.
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