Night train Varna – Sofia
(BDŽ Fast 8656 + Fast 8657)

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 539 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 Fast 8656 + Fast 8657 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 in Bulgaria – timetable information

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

Fast 8656 Varna – Sofia

Night train Fast 8656 departs from Varna at 23:50, and arrives at Sofia at 09:41. It has intermediate stops in Jambol, Stara Zagora, Dimitrovgrad, Plovdiv, Septemvri and Iskar. The total trip duration is 9:51 hours. The train runs daily.

Fast 8657 Sofia – Varna

The return trip, night train Fast 8657, departs from Sofia at 20:55, and arrives at Varna at 05:55. It has intermediate stops in Iskar, Septemvri, Plovdiv, Dimitrovgrad, Stara Zagora and Poveljanovo. The total trip duration is 9:00 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.