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Ruse Tovarna – Silistra – Alfatar – Dulovo – Todorovo – Isperih – Samuil – Razgrad – Senovo – Vetovo – Yastrebovo – Ruse Razpredelitel – Ruse – Ivanovo – Dve Mogili – Borovo – Byala – Polski Trambesh – Petko Karavelovo – Gorna Oryahovitsa – Zverino – Lakatnik – Svoge – Kurilo – Sofia Sever – Sofia
Statistics
605 km route distance
Average travel speed of 54 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)
9646
- Ruse Tovarna
23:02 - Silistra
18:20 - Alfatar
19:06 - Dulovo
19:43 - Todorovo
20:13 - Isperih
20:30 - Samuil
21:20 - Razgrad
21:41 - Senovo
21:58 - Vetovo
22:12 - Yastrebovo
22:24 - Ruse Razpredelitel
22:58 - Ruse
23:11 - Ivanovo
23:34 - Dve Mogili
23:51 - Borovo
00:07 - Byala
00:26 - Polski Trambesh
00:40 - Petko Karavelovo
00:53 - Gorna Oryahovitsa
01:43 - Zverino
04:29 - Lakatnik
04:50 - Svoge
05:08 - Kurilo
05:29 - Sofia Sever
05:42 - Sofia
05:46
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 11:26
9647
- Mezhden
06:09 - Sofia
20:10 - Sofia Sever
20:16 - Kurilo
20:28 - Rebrovo
20:45 - Svoge
20:58 - Lakatnik
21:22 - Zverino
21:42 - Mezdra
21:59 - Telish
22:47 - Dolni Dabnik
23:00 - Pleven
23:14 - Levski
23:42 - Pavlikeni
23:56 - Gorna Oryahovitsa
00:29 - Petko Karavelovo
00:52 - Bjala
01:15 - Cherven Bryag
22:33 - Borovo
01:34 - Samuil
04:40 - Isperih
05:10 - Todorovo
05:24 - Dulovo
06:00 - Alfatar
06:36 - Silistra
07:20
Sofia to Silistra
Train runs only to Gorna Orjahovica but with 1 couchette through coach to Silistra, not indicated in the official timetable
Trip duration 11:10
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 9646 + 9647 train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
Travel by night train between Bulgaria and Serbia – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
Bulgaria to Serbia: 9646 Silistra – Sofia
Night train 9646 departs from Silistra at 18:20, and arrives at Sofia at 05:46. It has intermediate stops in Silistra, Alfatar, Dulovo, Todorovo, Isperih, Samuil, Razgrad, Senovo, Vetovo, Yastrebovo, Ruse Razpredelitel, Ruse, Ivanovo, Dve Mogili, Borovo, Byala, Polski Trambesh, Petko Karavelovo, Gorna Oryahovitsa, Zverino, Lakatnik, Svoge, Kurilo and Sofia Sever. The total trip duration is 11:26 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.
Serbia to Bulgaria: 9647 Sofia – Silistra
The return trip, night train 9647, departs from Sofia at 20:10, and arrives at Silistra at 07:20. It has intermediate stops in Sofia, Sofia Sever, Kurilo, Rebrovo, Svoge, Lakatnik, Zverino, Mezdra, Telish, Dolni Dabnik, Pleven, Levski, Pavlikeni, Gorna Oryahovitsa, Petko Karavelovo, Bjala, Cherven Bryag, Borovo, Samuil, Isperih, Todorovo, Dulovo and Alfatar. The total trip duration is 11:10 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.