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Night train Varna – Sofia
(BDŽ 2626 + 2627)

    Varna – Beloslav – Poveljanovo – Sindel – Dobrina – Provadiya – Kaspichan – Shumen – Targovishte – Popovo – Strazhitsa – Gorna Oryahovitsa – Zverino – Lakatnik – Svoge – Kurilo – Sofia Sever – Sofia

    Statistics

    533 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 68 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)

    2626

    • Varna
      21:55
    • Beloslav
      22:13
    • Poveljanovo
      22:21
    • Sindel
      22:29
    • Dobrina
      22:49
    • Provadiya
      22:54
    • Kaspichan
      23:17
    • Shumen
      23:37
    • Targovishte
      00:07
    • Popovo
      00:34
    • Strazhitsa
      01:01
    • Gorna Oryahovitsa
      01:43
    • Zverino
      04:29
    • Lakatnik
      04:50
    • Svoge
      05:08
    • Kurilo
      05:29
    • Sofia Sever
      05:42
    • Sofia
      05:46

    Varna to Sofia

    Trip duration 7:51

    2627

    • Sofia
      23:00
    • Sofia Sever
      23:06
    • Rebrovo
      23:28
    • Svoge
      23:38
    • Cerovo
      23:46
    • Bov
      23:51
    • Lakatnik
      23:59
    • Zverino
      00:20
    • Mezdra
      00:38
    • Roman
      00:52
    • Cherven Bryag
      01:12
    • Telish
      01:26
    • Targovishte
      04:35
    • Shumen
      05:07
    • Kaspichan
      05:26
    • Provadiya
      05:52
    • Dobrina
      05:57
    • Sindel
      06:18
    • Poveljanovo
      06:28
    • Beloslav
      06:34
    • Varna
      06:52

    Sofia to Varna

    Trip duration 7:52

    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 2626 + 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 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: 2626 Varna – Sofia

    Night train 2626 departs from Varna at 21:55, and arrives at Sofia at 05:46. It has intermediate stops in Beloslav, Poveljanovo, Sindel, Dobrina, Provadiya, Kaspichan, Shumen, Targovishte, Popovo, Strazhitsa, Gorna Oryahovitsa, Zverino, Lakatnik, Svoge, Kurilo and Sofia Sever. The total trip duration is 7:51 hours. The train runs daily.

    Serbia to Bulgaria: 2627 Sofia – Varna

    The return trip, night train 2627, departs from Sofia at 23:00, and arrives at Varna at 06:52. It has intermediate stops in Sofia Sever, Rebrovo, Svoge, Cerovo, Bov, Lakatnik, Zverino, Mezdra, Roman, Cherven Bryag, Telish, Targovishte, Shumen, Kaspichan, Provadiya, Dobrina, Sindel, Poveljanovo and Beloslav. 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.