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Varna – Poveljanovo – Dalgopol – Sliven – Pirdop – Sofia
Statistics
513 km route distance
Average travel speed of 58 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)
Fast 3636
- Varna
21:40 - Poveljanovo
22:23 - Dalgopol
23:08 - Sliven
01:18 - Pirdop
05:04 - Sofia
07:00
Varna to Sofia
Trip duration 9:20
Fast 3637
- Sofia
22:55 - Pirdop
00:23 - Sliven
04:03 - Dalgopol
06:10 - Varna
07:15
Sofia to Varna
Trip duration 8:20

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 513 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 3636 + Fast 3637 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)
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 3636 Varna – Sofia
Night train Fast 3636 departs from Varna at 21:40, and arrives at Sofia at 07:00. It has intermediate stops in Poveljanovo, Dalgopol, Sliven and Pirdop. The total trip duration is 9:20 hours. The train runs daily.
Fast 3637 Sofia – Varna
The return trip, night train Fast 3637, departs from Sofia at 22:55, and arrives at Varna at 07:15. It has intermediate stops in Pirdop, Sliven and Dalgopol. The total trip duration is 8:20 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.