The average train between Sofia and Butovo takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia to Butovo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Sofia and Butovo. The earliest departure is at 10:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Butovo at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Butovo. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Butovo station via Levski. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Sofia to Butovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Sofia to Butovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Levski station.
The distance between Sofia and Butovo is 168.6 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Levski hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h.