Sofia to Bucharest by private coach
≈ 390 km · ≈ 5 h 30 min driving
from €1,150
A private coach from Sofia to Bucharest costs from €1,150 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 €1,150 | from €1,590 | from €1,950 |
| 50-seat coach 45 large suitcases | from €1,560 | from €2,070 | from €2,670 |
Estimates include driver, fuel and the tolls, parking and driver-hour rules for Bulgaria. 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
- • Bulgaria uses the euro from 2026; prices are shown in EUR.
- • Coaches pay the distance-based BG Toll on main roads; it is added to the estimate.
- • Ski resorts such as Bansko are busy from December to March; winter-equipped coaches are required.
Sofia to Bucharest by coach: quick answers
How much is a charter bus from Sofia to Bucharest?
From €1,150 one-way and from €1,590 for a same-day round trip with a 33-seat coach; a 50-seat coach starts from €1,560 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 Sofia to Bucharest?
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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