How to get from Sofia to Bucharest
- 305 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h 35m
- 4 bus departures a day with Pegasus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 35m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Sofia to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 305 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
305 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €53Checked Oct 2 | 13h 35m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€53Checked Oct 213h 35m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Sofia to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sofia → Bucharest Airport Henri Coandabus
FlixBus·6h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Sofia to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Sofia to Bucharest
Pegasus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:00 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International bus | 4 | 09:00 | 23:25 |
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 13:15 | 23:25 |
All departuresPegasus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International
- 09:00
- 13:15
- 22:00
- 23:25
All departuresFlixBus
- 13:15
- 23:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 5h 50m€20Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusSofia-Bucharest Airport Henri CoandaBook →Bulgarian State RailwaysSofia-VarnaBook →12GoVarna-BucharestBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Bulgarian State Railways, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sofia to Bucharest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Sofia to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, about 6h 35m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Sofia to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Bucharest?
The most useful route takes about 6h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Sofia to Bucharest?
The first bus with Pegasus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International leaves at 09:00 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Sofia to Bucharest?
4 a day with Pegasus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International , between 09:00 and 23:25.
How far is Bucharest from Sofia?
About 305 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sofia to Bucharest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sofia to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Bulgarian State Railways, 12Go.
Can you get from Sofia to Bucharest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bucharest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026