Bucharest to Sofia by private coach
≈ 390 km · ≈ 5 h 30 min driving
from RON 4,750
A private coach from Bucharest to Sofia costs from RON 4,750 one-way for a 33-seat vehicle. The trip is ≈ 390 km, about 5 h 30 min of driving.
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Estimated prices
| Vehicle | One-way | Round trip, same day | 2 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33-seat coach 25 large suitcases | from RON 4,750 | from RON 6,650 | from RON 7,850 |
| 50-seat coach 45 large suitcases | from RON 6,250 | from RON 8,450 | from RON 10,550 |
Estimates include driver, fuel and the tolls, parking and driver-hour rules for Romania. The final price is confirmed after the availability check.
• This itinerary needs a second driver under driving-hours rules — included in the estimate.
Local rules that change the price
- • Coaches over 23 seats need a Romanian road vignette (rovinieta, category H); bridge tolls are extra.
- • Driver hotel and meals are charged on multi-day trips and included in the estimate.
- • The road from Bucharest to Brașov through the Prahova Valley is slow on weekends — allow extra time.
Bucharest to Sofia by coach: quick answers
How much is a charter bus from Bucharest to Sofia?
From RON 4,750 one-way and from RON 6,650 for a same-day round trip with a 33-seat coach; a 50-seat coach starts from RON 6,250 one-way. These are estimated prices with driver, fuel, tolls and parking included; the final price is confirmed after the availability check.
How long does the coach take from Bucharest to Sofia?
About 5 h 30 min for ≈ 390 km, without traffic. Longer days add a second driver where driving-hours rules require it.
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