Flight to Sofia
Bucharest → Sofia · about ~45m in the air
Bucharest → Sofia
Romania to Bulgaria · 1 border · Where else can you go from Bucharest?
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About the trip from Bucharest to Sofia
Bucharest (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are 296 km (184 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: ~2h 15m door to door. Without flying, it takes ~5h 20m by train and bus, via Pleven. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
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- Flight from Bucharest to Sofia: ~45m in the air, 296 km
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- Flight, direct: ~2h 15m, no changes
- Train + Bus, via Pleven: ~5h 20m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.