EN
DE
TR
ES
FR
ITSofia to Bucharest Train & Bus Tickets
From Sofia (Bulgaria) to Bucharest (Romania) · about 400 km
See prices for Sofia → Bucharest
Compare all available departures and find the cheapest ticket.
Search Prices →Typical figures (indicative)
Buses on this route have typically taken about 5–6 hours, with fares from about €9. We have no recent train or bus fares for Sofia to Bucharest to show, so treat these as a rough guide and search a date for current prices.
Sofia to Bucharest: what to expect
Sofia and Bucharest are about 400 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Bulgaria to Romania. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 400 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Sofia–Bucharest tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Bucharest
- Bucharest's Berăria H is described as one of the largest beer halls in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Making the 480 chandeliers of Bucharest's Palace of the Parliament took two years. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bucharest's enormous Palace of the Parliament sinks about 6 mm into the ground every year. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Sofia to Bucharest
How long does the journey from Sofia to Bucharest take?
Roughly 5–6 hours by bus (indicative), over about 400 km. Train times depend on the operator and the day, so search a date for exact times.
What is the cheapest ticket from Sofia to Bucharest?
Fares vary by date and operator. Buses on this route have typically started from around €9 (indicative). Search your date to compare current train and bus prices.