How to travel from Sofia to Bucharest

International travel from Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Romania if coming from Bulgaria?

Entry into Romania is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Bucharest if traveling from Sofia?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Bucharest, Romania due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Romania must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 2/21/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Sofia to Bucharest.

The current restriction level for returning to Sofia, Bulgaria from Romania is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Sofia, Bulgaria from Bucharest, Romania?

Reentering Bulgaria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Romania

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Sofia from Bucharest?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Sofia, Bulgaria regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Bulgaria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Sofia from Bucharest here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Sofia to Bucharest. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Bucharest from Sofia is by taking a train with an average price of $14 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options to Bucharest:

Taking a train is about $16 (€15) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€27) for this journey.

Taking a train is usually $93 (€82) less than taking a flight to Bucharest, which costs on average $106 (€94) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Bucharest from Sofia is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Bucharest can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Bucharest by bus can take on average 8 h 30 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

The distance is approximately 183 miles (295 km) from Sofia to Bucharest.

The average frequency per day from Sofia to Bucharest is:

• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Bucharest as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sofia to Bucharest:

• Most travelers take a bus from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) to Bucharest, Autogara Filaret.
• Most travelers board their plane from Sofia Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sofia to Bucharest:

• You can travel by bus from Sofia to Bucharest with Union Ivkoni International, and you can find Union Ivkoni International Sofia to Bucharest tickets for $30 (€27) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Bucharest with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 1 direct bus per day with Infobus or Union Ivkoni International.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bucharest as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bucharest from Sofia.

Before traveling from Sofia to Bucharest, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $30 (€27) one way on average for this journey.
• A plane ticket costs $106 (€94) one way on average for this trip.
• A train ticket for this journey is costing $14 (€12) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Sofia to Bucharest tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.