Sofia to Bucharest bus
Sofia to Bucharest is the eastern Balkan corridor, served mainly by bus with a daily through-rail option across the Danube. Fares start from EUR 22.00 and the fastest journeys take about 7h 15m. EU travellers may cross the Bulgaria–Romania border on a national ID card; others need a passport.
- From
- EUR 22.00
- Fastest
- 7h 15m
- Distance
- 395 km
Where the bus leaves and arrives
Your ticket names the exact stop for the departure you book. Live times, seats and fares appear when you search.
Departs from Sofia
- Sofia Central bus
Arrives in Bucharest
- București Militari (bus)
Stops along the way
The typical stop pattern on this route. Direct services skip the intermediate stops; transfer services may add 20–45 minutes at each.
- 00:00SofiaOrigin
- +3hPleven
- +4h 55mRuse
- +5h 40mGiurgiu
- BucharestDestination
Who runs this corridor
What you'll need at the border
Document rules depend on your nationality — check them before you travel. Your ticket names the operator and the departure stop.
Bulgaria and Romania have been full Schengen members since 1 January 2025, so the land border has no routine passport check. Carry an EU national ID card or a passport all the same, as spot checks can happen.
See full travel info for Romania →From Bucharest, where next?
Top onward destinations from Bucharest. Book each leg separately on Panonex — one EUR 2 fee per booking; each leg's cancellation terms are set by its carrier.
Travelling Sofia to Bucharest
Sofia to Bucharest, from EUR 22.00.
One booking, one EUR 2 fee. Cancellation and refund terms are set by the carrier and shown on your ticket.