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Night train Burgas – Sofia
(BDŽ 8626 + 8627)

    Burgas – Vladimir Pavlov – Aytos – Karnobat – Straldzha – Zimnitsa – Jambol – Nova Zagora – Stara Zagora – Elin Pelin – Kazichene – Iskar – Poduiane Patnicheska – Sofia

    Statistics

    444 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 65 km/h

    Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
    (in gCO2e per passenger)

    this night train: 20

    bus: 22 (1.1 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)

    plane: 389 (19 times as much)

    8626

    • Burgas
      23:00
    • Vladimir Pavlov
      23:05
    • Aytos
      23:23
    • Karnobat
      23:40
    • Straldzha
      23:55
    • Zimnitsa
      00:02
    • Jambol
      00:14
    • Nova Zagora
      00:40
    • Stara Zagora
      01:01
    • Elin Pelin
      05:02
    • Kazichene
      05:15
    • Iskar
      05:23
    • Poduiane Patnicheska
      05:12
    • Sofia
      05:45

    Burgas to Sofia

    Trip duration 6:45

    8627

    • Sofia
      22:50
    • Poduiane Patnicheska
      22:58
    • Iskar
      23:11
    • Kazichene
      23:19
    • Elin Pelin
      23:33
    • Ihtiman
      00:09
    • Kostenets
      00:35
    • Belovo
      00:59
    • Septemvri
      01:09
    • Pazardzhik
      01:19
    • Stambolijski
      01:31
    • Plovdiv
      01:44
    • Nova Zagora
      04:02
    • Jambol
      04:32
    • Straldzha
      04:49
    • Karnobat
      05:05
    • Aytos
      05:21
    • Vladimir Pavlov
      05:43
    • Burgas
      05:50

    Sofia to Burgas

    Trip duration 7:00

    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 444 km long train journey emits approximately 19 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 8626 + 8627 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.

    8626 Burgas – Sofia

    Night train 8626 departs from Burgas at 23:00, and arrives at Sofia at 05:45. It has intermediate stops in Vladimir Pavlov, Aytos, Karnobat, Straldzha, Zimnitsa, Jambol, Nova Zagora, Stara Zagora, Elin Pelin, Kazichene, Iskar and Poduiane Patnicheska. The total trip duration is 6:45 hours. The train runs daily.

    8627 Sofia – Burgas

    The return trip, night train 8627, departs from Sofia at 22:50, and arrives at Burgas at 05:50. It has intermediate stops in Poduiane Patnicheska, Iskar, Kazichene, Elin Pelin, Ihtiman, Kostenets, Belovo, Septemvri, Pazardzhik, Stambolijski, Plovdiv, Nova Zagora, Jambol, Straldzha, Karnobat, Aytos and Vladimir Pavlov. The total trip duration is 7:00 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.