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Varna – Beloslav – Sindel – Dalgopol – Komunari – Dimitrovgrad – Jabalkovo – Parvomai – Popovitsa – Cheshnegirovo – Sadov – Katunitsa – Krumovo – Plovdiv – Proslav – Todor Kableshkov – Kadievo – Stambolijski – Pazardzhik – Septemvri – Belovo – Kostenets – Ihtiman – Vakarel – Elin Pelin – Kazichene – Iskar – Poduiane – Sofia
Statistics
539 km route distance
Average travel speed of 60 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 20
bus: 22 (1.1 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)
plane: 389 (19 times as much)
8656
- Varna
23:45 - Beloslav
00:03 - Sindel
00:15 - Dalgopol
00:38 - Komunari
00:46 - Dimitrovgrad
04:55 - Jabalkovo
05:03 - Parvomai
05:05 - Popovitsa
05:15 - Cheshnegirovo
05:21 - Sadov
05:25 - Katunitsa
05:31 - Krumovo
05:38 - Plovdiv
05:52 - Proslav
06:01 - Todor Kableshkov
06:05 - Kadievo
06:09 - Stambolijski
06:14 - Pazardzhik
06:26 - Septemvri
06:36 - Belovo
06:48 - Kostenets
07:13 - Ihtiman
07:39 - Vakarel
08:03 - Elin Pelin
08:22 - Kazichene
08:34 - Iskar
08:41 - Poduiane
08:53 - Sofia
09:00
Varna to Sofia
Trip duration 9:15
8657
- Sofia
21:00 - Poduiane
21:16 - Iskar
21:29 - Kazichene
21:37 - Vakarel
22:05 - Ihtiman
22:24 - Kostenets
22:48 - Belovo
23:12 - Septemvri
23:22 - Pazardzhik
23:33 - Stambolijski
23:45 - Plovdiv
23:57 - Krumovo
00:03 - Parvomai
00:27 - Dimitrovgrad
01:02 - Komunari
04:38 - Dalgopol
04:47 - Sindel
05:11 - Beloslav
05:23 - Varna
05:42
Sofia to Varna
Trip duration 8:42
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 8656 + 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)
Travel by night train between Bulgaria and Czech Republic – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
Bulgaria to Czech Republic: 8656 Varna – Sofia
Night train 8656 departs from Varna at 23:45, and arrives at Sofia at 09:00. It has intermediate stops in Beloslav, Sindel, Dalgopol, Komunari, Dimitrovgrad, Jabalkovo, Parvomai, Popovitsa, Cheshnegirovo, Sadov, Katunitsa, Krumovo, Plovdiv, Proslav, Todor Kableshkov, Kadievo, Stambolijski, Pazardzhik, Septemvri, Belovo, Kostenets, Ihtiman, Vakarel, Elin Pelin, Kazichene, Iskar and Poduiane. The total trip duration is 9:15 hours. The train runs daily.
Czech Republic to Bulgaria: 8657 Sofia – Varna
The return trip, night train 8657, departs from Sofia at 21:00, and arrives at Varna at 05:42. It has intermediate stops in Poduiane, Iskar, Kazichene, Vakarel, Ihtiman, Kostenets, Belovo, Septemvri, Pazardzhik, Stambolijski, Plovdiv, Krumovo, Parvomai, Dimitrovgrad, Komunari, Dalgopol, Sindel and Beloslav. The total trip duration is 8:42 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.