Sofia to Piteşti by bus
Piteşti lies 269 km (167 mi) north-east of Sofia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 329 km (204 mi) of road.
| Sofia | Piteşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Romania |
| Population | 1.2 million | 141,275 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 307 m (1,007 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
What changes when you arrive in Piteşti
Crossing from Bulgaria into Romania: money changes from the Lev to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Sofia to Piteşti
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Common questions
How far is Piteşti from Sofia?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sofia; by road roughly 329 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Piteşti by bus?
About 5 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Piteşti?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Piteşti?
The Leu (RON).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.