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Explore 2 transport mode(s) with direct connections from Sofia, Bulgaria to, Bucharest, Romania. Click the icons below for more details.

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01hr 05min

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Vasil Levski Sofia Airport (SOF): 6.2mi / 10km from city center.

Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP): 10.3mi / 16.5km from city center.

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06hr 30min

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Sofia Central Bus Station 0.74mi / 1.2km from city center.

Gara de Nord 1.99mi / 3.2km from city center.

Bucharest Militari Bus Station 4.9mi / 8km from city center.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The distance between Sofia, Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania is #distance

The fastest way to get from Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania is to fly, and the travel time is approximately 01hr 05min. This is excluding time spent traveling to/from the airport and the check-in process.

The fastest way to get from Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania is the train, with the quickest scheduled service taking 06hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania is the bus, with the quickest scheduled service taking 06hr 30min.

The fastest way to get from Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania is to take a ferry, with the quickest scheduled service taking 06hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania is to take a helicopter, which takes about 06hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania is to take a taxi. It takes about 06hr 55min, allowing for traffic delays.

Yes, it is possible to travel by bus from Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania and the travel time is 06hr 30min.

The most sustainable travel option is the #envtransport_type with a carbon emissions forecast of 10 per per passenger per journey.

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  • No, power plugs and sockets are the same in Bulgaria and Romania.
  • Yes. Power plugs and sockets are different. Buy a universal electric travel adapter on Amazon.
  • In some cases, such as hotels or non-grounded appliances, the power plugs and sockets may be the same, but not in others. To be sure, buy a universal electric travel adapter on Amazon.

The currency in use is the Romanian Leu (RON). Click here to exchange money online with the best rate.

The country calling code is +40. Check with your network operator if any roaming fees apply. Click here to buy eSIM data plans and save money.

The most frequent options are flights and buses, with more than 5 daily services. However, schedules may vary on weekends, holidays and high/low seasons.

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