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Varna – Beloslav – Poveljanovo – Sindel – Dobrina – Provadiya – Kaspichan – Shumen – Targovishte – Popovo – Strazhitsa – Gorna Oryahovitsa – Mezdra – Zverino – Svoge – Kurilo – Sofia Sever – Sofia
Statistics
513 km route distance
Average travel speed of 72 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)
3636
- Varna
23:45 - Beloslav
21:58 - Poveljanovo
22:21 - Sindel
22:29 - Dobrina
22:49 - Provadiya
22:53 - Kaspichan
23:16 - Shumen
23:36 - Targovishte
00:06 - Popovo
00:34 - Strazhitsa
01:00 - Gorna Oryahovitsa
01:40 - Mezdra
04:06 - Zverino
04:25 - Svoge
05:04 - Kurilo
05:27 - Sofia Sever
05:41 - Sofia
05:45
Varna to Sofia
Trip duration 6:00
3637
- Sofia
23:05 - Poduiane
23:13 - Iskar
23:25 - Kazichene
23:32 - Zlatica
00:28 - Pirdop
00:33 - Klisura
01:01 - Karlovo
01:25 - Straldzha
04:18 - Karnobat
04:38 - Asparuhovo
05:51 - Komunari
05:56 - Dalgopol
06:05 - Sindel
06:33 - Poveljanovo
06:53 - Beloslav
06:59 - Varna
07:16
Sofia to Varna
Trip duration 8:11
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 3636 + 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.
3636 Varna – Sofia
Night train 3636 departs from Varna at 23:45, and arrives at Sofia at 05:45. It has intermediate stops in Beloslav, Poveljanovo, Sindel, Dobrina, Provadiya, Kaspichan, Shumen, Targovishte, Popovo, Strazhitsa, Gorna Oryahovitsa, Mezdra, Zverino, Svoge, Kurilo and Sofia Sever. The total trip duration is 6:00 hours. The train runs daily.
3637 Sofia – Varna
The return trip, night train 3637, departs from Sofia at 23:05, and arrives at Varna at 07:16. It has intermediate stops in Poduiane, Iskar, Kazichene, Zlatica, Pirdop, Klisura, Karlovo, Straldzha, Karnobat, Asparuhovo, Komunari, Dalgopol, Sindel, Poveljanovo and Beloslav. The total trip duration is 8:11 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.