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Transfers Countries Bulgaria SofiaSofia to Bucharest

Private car transfer from Sofia to Bucharest

Door-to-door
in 5 h 40 min

From €69
per seat

Comfortable
car

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025

Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Sofia.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 5 h 40 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Bucharest.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

358 km5 h 40 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Sofia to Bucharest

Is a Sofia to Bucharest trip one of the most popular weekend trips in the region?

Yes! Hopping from capital to capital is a popular way to see multiple countries on your trip around Europe. This route is lengthy, at about 6 hours of driving, but that means there is plenty to see and do along the way! Daytrip makes sightseeing between capitals easy and efficient.

Is Sofia more expensive than Bucharest to visit?

Both cities are known for being affordable European destinations. However, Bucharest is generally considered slightly more expensive than Sofia, particularly in dining and accommodation. When booking your upcoming trip between these beautiful locations, keep in mind that the season in which you visit also impacts the price.

Can you fly from Sofia to Bucharest?

Direct flights are offered between Sofia and Bucharest. Typically, the flight itself will take about an hour and 15 minutes, but you also need to account for travel times to and from the airport and for the security procedures once there. Expect the door-to-door journey to be about 7 hours.

Where is the best place to buy a travel ticket from Sofia to Bucharest?

If you want convenience and competitive pricing when booking travel tickets from Sofia to Bucharest, your best option is to book online. Many user-friendly platforms, like Daytrip, allow you to book flexible trips between these two places well in advance.

What is the most convenient way to travel from Sofia to Bucharest?

Some people find that flying is the most convenient way to travel when completing a trip from Sofia to Bucharest, considering it's faster than bus travel. However, you might want to consider Daytrips' door-to-door hassle-free travel service. It's comfortable, cost-effective, and doesn't involve transfers or airport security.

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bucharest?

The cheapest way for most to travel from Sofia to Bucharest is by bus. A bus trip between these capital cities has ticket prices starting at around $11. For the best deal and more reliable travel, it's a good idea to consider bus companies like Flixbus.

Visit these sights on the way

Prohodna Cave

Stretching for 262 metres, Bulgaria's longest cave passage is best known for the two eye-like holes in the ceiling of its central chamber. The Eyes of God

Pleven

Famous for its 19th century siege, the 'Town of Museums' is filled with ways for visitors to learn about its long history. Besieged by History

Veliko Tarnovo

This scenic hilltop town is filled with history, being one of the oldest settlement in the country, as well as the former capital. The City of Tsars

Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo

At this UNESCO World Heritage Site, visitors can marvel at a medieval church, carved into a cliff, filled with vibrant frescoes. A Complex Secret

Sveta Troitsa Church

Built according to the Turkish standard that churches remain as inconspicuous as possible, visitors descend 4.5 metres before being graced by its museum and artwork. The Underground Cathedral

Comana Monastery

Built by Vlad the Impaler, Dracula himself is believed to be buried within the walls of this fortified monastery. Dracula’s Resting Place

Why travelers love this route

5,100+ reviews

5 reviews for this route
1,309 travelers took this route with us

Feb 27, 2026

Amazing driver experience

“Our driver, Ibrahim, was wonderful. He drove us from Amman airport to Petra. Our flight was one hour early and he was already waiting for us when we got to the exit of the airport. He was helpful, professional and friendly. We would definitely love to have Ibrahim again and highly recommend him!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Heidi I

Feb 19, 2026

Awesome experience! Highly recommend!

“So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler okop

Feb 10, 2026

Touring through Tuscany

“We had the same driver for our 2 day trip in tuscany. I was able to develop my own itinerary so I could go where we wanted and see the things we wanted. Marco was fantastic!! He opened doors for us and made sure my mother was able to get in and out of the car easily. He had water in the car for us. He was early picking us up both days and brought us as close to the towns as he could. He told us which way to go to enter the cities and then sent me his location so we knew how to get back to him after traveling the streets. Im so happy I decided to get a driver to take us through Tuscany. It took all the worry and anxiety of driving through this region I had never been to and didnt know where to park. Money well spent!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Melissa F

Oct 2, 2025

Great transfer option.

“I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Robyn C

Sep 20, 2025

It was a fantastic trip.

“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Daydream20046758137

Sep 27, 2023

Good value, professional, reliable company

“Did two itineraries: 8 night Best of Romania and 4 night Taste of Bulgaria. Vlad was very accommodating in adjusting itineraries and accommodation to our wishes. Driver/guides (Gelu and Marina) were excellent - flexible and helpful people who brought the history and culture of each country alive for us.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler rodneyq110

Jan 4, 2023

AMAZING! Would Recommend to Anyone!

“Amazing service! We used DayTrip twice during our travels in Europe, and it made traveling SO much better! We easily went from Bucharest, Romania to the countryside and then did a 7-hour trip from Bucharest to Sofia, Bulgaria. Trains are way longer and more stressful. Daytrip is convenient and our drivers were very knowledgeable and helpful. They recommend stops along the way and those stops were some of our highlights of the entire trip! Definitely recommending Daytrip to anyone traveling through Europe.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler hannahkQ5021NG

Jun 18, 2019

Private transfer from Bucharest to Sofia and more

“We have just come back from our tours in some of the Balkan Countries. We took Daytrip for all our transfers Brasov - Bucharest, Bucharest - Sofia, Sofia Belgrade, Belgrade - Budapest. The service clearly exceeded our expectations with prompt and very pleasing drivers with very good knowledge of the region. I am sure that I will look for Daytrip as my first choice for any future transfers where they are available.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler babuvin007

May 28, 2019

Take the worry out of your drive from Bucharest to Sofia

“My trip from Bucharest to Sofia with Catalin P. was as advertised — he picked me up at my Bucharest hotel on time, took me to a side visit to Veliko Tarnovo, then on to my hotel in Sofia without incident. I found Catalin to be a safe, courteous, and friendly driver, which I appreciated very much. His English is excellent and he was quite willing to engage me in conversation, answering my questions and providing opinions on a variety of topics. Although I found the service to be a bit expensive, I would recommend it without hesitation.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler DMS S

Sep 19, 2018

Excellent in every way

“A bit nervous about booking a trip between two Eastern European cities, but no need to worry. Tudor turned up in his clean car at our hotel in Brasov a good 15 minutes early, so we were on the road in good time. Tudor speaks excellent English, is a good, safe driver and a great conversationalist. I thought the trip might be a bit tedious, but we chatted all the way and we learned quite a bit about Romanian life. Crossing the border into Bulgaria took a bit longer than expected and there were the inevitable roadworks, but we arrived at the door of our hotel in Sofia about 20 minutes later than expected. Poor Tudor had a trip from Bucharest to Sofia the next morning, so was heading back in that direction.. Brilliant service, reasonable price, excellent driver. Would use again without any hesitation whatsoever. Very highly recommended”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler martyngs

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

Daytrip is the most convenient way to experience 14,700+ cities around the world.

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