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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)
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.