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Night train Silistra – Sofia
(BDŽ ICF 9646 + ICF 9647)

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    Statistics

    605 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 53 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)

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    ICF 9646


    • 20:40

    • 18:20

    • 19:05

    • 19:42

    • 20:11

    • 20:25

    • 20:57

    • 21:41

    • 21:58

    • 22:12

    • 22:53

    • 22:57

    • 23:05

    • 23:28

    • 23:45

    • 00:01

    • 00:22

    • 00:37

    • 00:51

    • 01:40

    • 04:25

    • 04:46

    • 05:04

    • 05:27

    • 05:41

    • 05:45

    Silistra to Sofia

    Train runs only to Gorna Orjahovica but with 1 couchette through coach to Sofia, not indicated in the official timetable

    Trip duration 11:25

    ICF 9647


    • 20:10

    • 20:16

    • 20:28

    • 20:45

    • 20:57

    • 21:21

    • 21:42

    • 21:59

    • 22:13

    • 22:34

    • 22:48

    • 23:02

    • 23:16

    • 23:44

    • 23:59

    • 00:28

    • 00:50

    • 01:00

    • 01:34

    • 04:40

    • 05:10

    • 05:24

    • 06:03

    • 06:41

    • 07:25

    Sofia to Silistra

    Trip duration 11:15

    Train information

    Couchette
    Plugs available

    БДЖ - Пътнически превози ЕООД
    https://www.bdz.bg

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    Night train Silistra – Sofia

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

    Have you ever travelled by night train to Silistra or Sofia? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 605 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 ICF 9646 + ICF 9647 train, you can choose between the following categories:

    • Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons

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

    Travel by night train – timetable information

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

    ICF 9646 –

    Night train ICF 9646 departs from at 18:20, and arrives at at 05:45. It has intermediate stops in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . The total trip duration is 11:25 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Train runs only to Gorna Orjahovica but with 1 couchette through coach to Sofia, not indicated in the official timetable.

    ICF 9647 –

    The return trip, night train ICF 9647, departs from at 20:10, and arrives at at 07:25. It has intermediate stops in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . The total trip duration is 11:15 hours. The train runs daily.

    Buy tickets for the night train from Silistra 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.