The train between Sofia and Timișoara takes 46h 50m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Sofia to Timișoara. 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 Timișoara. The service departs Sofia at 5:20 PM in the evening, which arrives into Timișoara at 16:10:00. All services require a transfer at Vidin and take an average of 46h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Timișoara. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Timisoara Nord station via Vidin station and Craiova station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 50m.
Sofia to Timișoara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Timișoara train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Timisoara Nord station.
The distance between Sofia and Timișoara is 378.7 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Sofia to Timisoara Nord via Vidin and Craiova in around 16h 37m.
