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Night train Burgas – Sofia
(BDŽ 8626 + 8627)

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

    Statistics

    444 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 59 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
      21:45
    • Vladimir Pavlov
      21:51
    • Aytos
      22:11
    • Karnobat
      22:27
    • Straldzha
      22:47
    • Zimnitsa
      22:54
    • Jambol
      23:08
    • Nova Zagora
      23:35
    • Stara Zagora
      23:56
    • Dimitrovgrad Sever
      01:07
    • Dimitrovgrad
      01:32
    • Elin Pelin
      04:41
    • Kazichene
      04:53
    • Iskar
      05:00
    • Poduiane
      05:13
    • Sofia
      05:20

    Burgas to Sofia

    Trip duration 7:35

    8627

    • Sofia
      22:25
    • Poduiane
      22:33
    • Iskar
      22:45
    • Kazichene
      22:52
    • Elin Pelin
      23:04
    • Ihtiman
      23:36
    • Kostenets
      23:59
    • Belovo
      00:26
    • Septemvri
      00:39
    • Pazardzhik
      00:50
    • Stambolijski
      01:02
    • Plovdiv
      01:17
    • Bezmer
      04:23
    • Jambol
      04:32
    • Zimnitsa
      04:44
    • Karnobat
      05:06
    • Aytos
      05:21
    • Druzhba
      05:33
    • Vladimir Pavlov
      05:45
    • Burgas
      05:50

    Sofia to Burgas

    Trip duration 7:25

    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 21:45, and arrives at Sofia at 05:20. It has intermediate stops in Vladimir Pavlov, Aytos, Karnobat, Straldzha, Zimnitsa, Jambol, Nova Zagora, Stara Zagora, Dimitrovgrad Sever, Dimitrovgrad, Elin Pelin, Kazichene, Iskar and Poduiane. The total trip duration is 7:35 hours. The train runs daily.

    8627 Sofia – Burgas

    The return trip, night train 8627, departs from Sofia at 22:25, and arrives at Burgas at 05:50. It has intermediate stops in Poduiane, Iskar, Kazichene, Elin Pelin, Ihtiman, Kostenets, Belovo, Septemvri, Pazardzhik, Stambolijski, Plovdiv, Bezmer, Jambol, Zimnitsa, Karnobat, Aytos, Druzhba and Vladimir Pavlov. The total trip duration is 7:25 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.