Night train Burgas – Sofia
(BDŽ Fast 3686 + Fast 3687)

Night train Burgas – Sofia

Take the night train on your next trip to Burgas or Sofia!

Have you ever travelled by night train to Burgas or Sofia? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 425 km long train journey emits approximately 18 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

When travelling with the Fast 3686 + Fast 3687 train, you can choose between the following categories:

• Normal seats: The cheapest option
• Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

Plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed.

Travel by night train in Bulgaria – timetable information

Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

Fast 3686 Burgas – Sofia

Night train Fast 3686 departs from Burgas at 22:50, and arrives at Sofia at 05:13. It has an intermediate stop in Sliven. The total trip duration is 6:23 hours. The train runs daily.

Fast 3687 Sofia – Burgas

The return trip, night train Fast 3687, departs from Sofia at 23:40, and arrives at Burgas at 05:55. It has intermediate stops in Pirdop and Sliven. The total trip duration is 6:15 hours. The train runs daily.

Buy tickets for the night train from Burgas to Sofia

This night train line is operated by БДЖ - Пътнически превози ЕООД and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.