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Night train Varna – Sofia
(BDŽ ICF 2626 + ICF 2627)

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    Statistics

    533 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 67 km/h

    Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
    (in gCO2e per passenger)

    this night train: 21

    bus: 22 (1 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)

    plane: 389 (18 times as much)

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    ICF 2626


    • 21:40

    • 21:58

    • 22:21

    • 22:29

    • 22:49

    • 22:54

    • 23:17

    • 23:37

    • 00:07

    • 00:34

    • 01:01

    • 01:43

    • 04:29

    • 05:04

    • 05:27

    • 05:41

    • 05:45

    Varna to Sofia

    Trip duration 8:05

    ICF 2627


    • 23:00

    • 23:06

    • 23:28

    • 23:38

    • 23:46

    • 23:51

    • 23:59

    • 00:20

    • 00:38

    • 00:52

    • 01:13

    • 01:52

    • 04:27

    • 04:59

    • 05:18

    • 05:44

    • 05:49

    • 06:09

    • 06:25

    • 06:31

    • 06:52

    Sofia to Varna

    Trip duration 7:52

    Train information

    Seats
    Sleeper
    Plugs available

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

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    Night train Varna – Sofia

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

    Have you ever travelled by night train to Varna or Sofia? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 533 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 ICF 2626 + ICF 2627 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 – timetable information

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

    ICF 2626 –

    Night train ICF 2626 departs from at 21:40, and arrives at at 05:45. It has intermediate stops in , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . The total trip duration is 8:05 hours. The train runs daily.

    ICF 2627 –

    The return trip, night train ICF 2627, departs from at 23:00, and arrives at at 06:52. It has intermediate stops in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . The total trip duration is 7:52 hours. The train runs daily.

    Buy tickets for the night train from Varna 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.