The average train between Târgu Jiu and Sofia takes 15h 50m and the fastest train takes 13h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Târgu Jiu to Sofia. 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 once daily between Târgu Jiu and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Târgu Jiu is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Sofia at 5:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Craiova and take an average of 15h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Târgu Jiu to Sofia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Târgu Jiu to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Târgu Jiu station and arriving at Sofia station via Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
Târgu Jiu to Sofia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Târgu Jiu station.
Târgu Jiu to Sofia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Sofia Sever station.
The distance between Târgu Jiu and Sofia is 261.6 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Târgu Jiu to Sofia Sever via Craiova and Vidin in around 13h 2m.
