The train between Sofia and Petroşani takes 44h 3m. The train runs, on average, 5 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 5 times a week between Sofia and Petroşani. The service departs Sofia at 5:20 PM in the evening, which arrives into Petroşani at 13:23:00. All services require a transfer at Vidin and take an average of 44h 3m. 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 Petrosani station via Vidin station and Craiova station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 3m.
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 Petrosani 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 Petrosani via Vidin and Craiova in around 13h 35m.
