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

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 Fast 9646 + Fast 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 in Bulgaria – timetable information

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

Fast 9646 Silistra – Sofia

Night train Fast 9646 departs from Silistra at 18:20, and arrives at Sofia at 05:57. It has intermediate stops in Ruse, Gorna Oryahovitsa, Pleven and Mezdra. The total trip duration is 11:37 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.

Fast 9647 Sofia – Silistra

The return trip, night train Fast 9647, departs from Sofia at 20:05, and arrives at Silistra at 07:27. It has intermediate stops in Mezdra, Pleven, Gorna Oryahovitsa and Ruse. The total trip duration is 11:22 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Train runs only to Gorna Orjahovica but with 1 couchette through coach to Silistra, not indicated in the official timetable.

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.