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Sofia to Bucharest Transfer
Transfer prices Sofia – Bucharest
| Vehicle | Passengers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–4 passengers | 300 € |
| Minivan | 5–6 passengers | 360 € |
| Minibus | 7–8 passengers | 435 € |
| Bus | 9–16 passengers | on request |
Price for the whole car, one way, no prepayment. Available 24/7. Distance: 385 km, travel time: about 5:30 h. ☎ +359 89 444 8441 · Prices as of 2026-09-30
Sofia to Bucharest by car: about 385 km
The drive takes around 5 h 30 min door to door. From Sofia the car goes north-east over the Balkan range to Pleven and on to Ruse, crosses the Danube on the Ruse – Giurgiu bridge and covers the last stretch of about 65 km from Giurgiu to Bucharest.
One price for the whole car
A sedan for up to 4 people is 300 € for the car, which comes to about 75 € each for four passengers. A minivan for up to 6 is 360 €, a minibus for up to 8 is 435 €.
To the city or to Otopeni airport
We drive to any hotel or address in Bucharest and to Henri Coandă airport in Otopeni, north of the city. For a flight from Otopeni, send us the departure time: the driver leaves Sofia early enough for the bridge and the Bucharest traffic.
Crossing the Danube
Since January 2025 Bulgaria and Romania are both full Schengen members, so there is normally no passport queue at the bridge. Carry an ID card or passport for every passenger, children included.
Questions about the Sofia – Bucharest transfer
How long is the drive from Sofia to Bucharest?
About 385 km, usually around 5 h 30 min. Traffic on the Danube Bridge at Ruse – Giurgiu and in Bucharest can add time.
Is there a passport check at the Romanian border?
Bulgaria and Romania have been full Schengen members since January 2025, so there is normally no passport queue at the bridge. Every passenger should still carry an ID card or passport.
Can you take us to Otopeni airport (OTP)?
Yes. Henri Coandă airport is in Otopeni, north of Bucharest. Tell us your flight time and we plan the departure from Sofia with time to spare.
How much is the transfer for the whole car?
Sedan for up to 4: 300 €. Minivan for up to 6: 360 €. Minibus for up to 8: 435 €. One way, for the car, not per person.
Is there a discount for several trips?
Yes, for return trips and regular transfers. Call us or write in the chat and we will agree it.
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Professional taxi shuttles in Bulgaria!
Private Taxi transfers from Spfoa to Bucharest (Romania) or from Bucharest (Romania) to Spfia. If necessary, we will send more taxis. We will organize everything for the taxi shuttle.
If you need a taxi to pick you from Sofia and take you to Bucharest (Romania) or to pick you up from Bucharest and take to Spfia, you can trust us. At the agreed date and time, a qualified professional driver speaking English will pick you up from airport, hotel, address. He will take you safely to the hotel, airport, office or address where you travel to.
The purpose of the transfer offer is to provide you with safe and comfortable travel to the destination.
Transfer time from Sofia to Bucharest, Romania (or Bucharest Romania to Sofia) is about 5 hours and 30 min. Bucharest is located 400 km from Spfia and the trip is on the highway and secondary route.
