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Old Aug 14th, 2024 | 12:41 PM
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Bus or train from Bucharest to Sophia

Would someone let me know what information and advice they may have to get from Bucharest to Sophia please. my wife and I will be there in September 2024. Train would be preferable if there is one.

Any help will be much appreciated.

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Old Aug 14th, 2024 | 02:25 PM
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There are daily trains, but it is a very long trip (Note that it is Sofia). Check out Rome2Rio but double check the underlying links and verify.

Make sure you note any rules that might be in place if you book in advance (if even possible) - some of these areas may require printed copies.
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Old Aug 14th, 2024 | 02:29 PM
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Thank you.
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Old Aug 15th, 2024 | 02:31 AM
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There's a daily train leaving Bucharest's imposing Gara de Nord at 10:47.
Great scenery across Bulgaria!
Fare €35 or so.
It's easily bookable at https://bileteinternationale.cfrcala...select/outward
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Old Aug 15th, 2024 | 08:09 AM
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Thank you. I will try this. Have you done that trip with them personally?

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Old Aug 15th, 2024 | 11:11 PM
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I've always taken the Bucharest-Istanbul portion of the same train. Been to Sofia, but when taking the Belgrade-Sofia-Istanbul route.

This is a great leisurely scenic ride, but no catering so take a picnic and bottle of wine!
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Old Aug 16th, 2024 | 10:26 AM
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Old Aug 28th, 2024 | 09:48 AM
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Thanks. In the end we decided to use the coach. Cheers.
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