Bulgarian Railways

Night Trains from Sofia to Varna

2 night trains connect Sofia and Varna, run by Bulgarian Railways. Compare timetables, stops, journey time and where to book. Trains run in both directions — Sofia to Varna and Varna to Sofia.

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2 trains on this route

Varna → Sofia (ICF 8656 / ICF 8657)

Operator
Bulgarian Railways
Duration
9h 15m
Distance
539 km
CO₂
11 kg CO₂e
Classes
seat, sleeper
Tickets
Fixed fare— what does this mean?

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Varna → Sofia

ICF 8656
Departs 23:45Arrives 09:002026: Daily
  1. Varna23:45
  2. Beloslav
  3. Sindel
  4. Dalgopol
  5. Komunari
  6. Dimitrovgrad
  7. Yabalkovo
  8. Parvomai
  9. Popovitsa
  10. Cheshnegirovo
  11. Sadovo
  12. Katunitsa
  13. Krumovo
  14. Plovdiv
  15. Proslav
  16. Todor Kableshkov
  17. Kadievo
  18. Stambolijski
  19. Pazardzhik
  20. Septemvri
  21. Belovo
  22. Kostenets
  23. Ihtiman
  24. Sofia09:00

Official timetable

Sofia → Varna

ICF 8657
Departs 21:00Arrives 05:422026: Daily
  1. Sofia21:00
  2. Poduiane
  3. Iskar
  4. Kazichene
  5. Vakarel
  6. Ihtiman
  7. Kostenets
  8. Belovo
  9. Septemvri
  10. Pazardzhik
  11. Stambolijski
  12. Plovdiv
  13. Krumovo
  14. Parvomai
  15. Dimitrovgrad
  16. Komunari
  17. Dalgopol
  18. Sindel
  19. Beloslav
  20. Varna05:42

Official timetable

Varna → Sofia (ICF 2626 / ICF 2627)

Operator
Bulgarian Railways
Duration
8h 5m
Distance
533 km
CO₂
11 kg CO₂e
Classes
seat, sleeper
Tickets
Fixed fare— what does this mean?

Book any time. The price won't rise, but berths sell out.

Countries🇧🇬Bulgaria
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Book any time — the price won't rise, but berths sell out.

Varna → Sofia

ICF 2626
Departs 21:40Arrives 05:452026: Daily
  1. Varna21:40
  2. Beloslav
  3. Poveljanovo
  4. Sindel
  5. Dobrina
  6. Provadiya
  7. Kaspichan
  8. Shumen
  9. Targovishte
  10. Popovo
  11. Strazhitsa
  12. Gorna Oryahovitsa
  13. Zverino
  14. Svoge
  15. Kurilo
  16. Sofia Sever
  17. Sofia05:45

Official timetable

Sofia → Varna

ICF 2627
Departs 23:00Arrives 06:522026: Daily
  1. Sofia23:00
  2. Sofia Sever
  3. Rebrovo
  4. Svoge
  5. Cerovo
  6. Bov
  7. Lakatnik
  8. Zverino
  9. Mezdra
  10. Roman
  11. Cherven Bryag
  12. Pleven
  13. Targovishte
  14. Shumen
  15. Kaspichan
  16. Provadiya
  17. Dobrina
  18. Sindel
  19. Poveljanovo
  20. Beloslav
  21. Varna06:52

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Frequently asked questions

How many night trains run between Sofia and Varna?+

2 night trains connect Sofia and Varna, run by Bulgarian Railways.

How long does the Sofia to Varna night train take?+

The fastest overnight journey is about 8h 5m.

How much is a night train from Sofia to Varna?+

Bulgarian Railways sells this route on a fixed tariff: the fare is set by distance and comfort class, so it does not rise as the departure approaches and booking early does not make it cheaper — though sleeper berths do sell out.

How do I book a night train from Sofia to Varna?+

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