Night train Dobrich – Sofia
(BDŽ Fast 2636 + Fast 2637)

Night train Dobrich – Sofia

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

Have you ever travelled by night train to Dobrich or Sofia? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 572 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 2636 + Fast 2637 train, you can choose between the following categories:

• 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 2636 Dobrich – Sofia

Night train Fast 2636 departs from Dobrich at 20:35, and arrives at Sofia at 07:00. It has intermediate stops in Poveljanovo, Dalgopol, Sliven and Pirdop. The total trip duration is 10:25 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Train runs only to Poveljanovo but with 1 sleeper through coach to Sofia, not indicated in the official timetable.

Fast 2637 Sofia – Dobrich

The return trip, night train Fast 2637, departs from Sofia at 22:55, and arrives at Dobrich at 08:26. It has intermediate stops in Pirdop, Sliven, Dalgopol and Poveljanovo. The total trip duration is 9:31 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Train runs only to Poveljanovo but with 1 sleeper through coach to Dobrich, not indicated in the official timetable.

Buy tickets for the night train from Dobrich 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.