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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bucharest to Sofia

Composite routes from Bucharest to Sofia

Cheapest
5 h 6 min
Car
334 km.
from $18
Fastest
1 h
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

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.22–$59.78

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bucharest Militari Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$25.00

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
info@traventuria.com
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
info@atlastaxi.eu
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Bucharest to Varna
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$206.52–$282.61

Samokov Bus

Phone:
0722 60019
Email:
samokovtouristcenter@mail.bg
Website:
samokov-info.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.83–$4.13

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Byala
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.35–$8.15
Train from Byala to Stara
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.72–$4.46
Train from Stara Zagora to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.57–$8.15
Train from Bucharest to Stara
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$23.61
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.28–$5.11

Airlines

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00
Plane from Varna Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$163.04

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$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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