The average train between Sofia and Petroşani takes 28h 5m and the fastest train takes 27h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sofia to Petroşani. 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 6 times a week between Sofia and Petroşani. The service departs Sofia at 5:20 PM in the evening, which arrives into Petroşani at 21:15:00. All services require a transfer at Vidin and take an average of 28h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Petroşani. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Petroşani station via Vidin station and Craiova station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.
Sofia to Petroşani train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Petroşani train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Petroşani station.
The distance between Sofia and Petroşani is 302.4 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Sofia to Petroşani via Vidin and Craiova in around 13h 47m.
