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Trip Overview

The average train between Varna and Sofia takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Varna 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.

7h 38m
Duration
528 km
Distance
$9
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Varna to Sofia train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Varna and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varna is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Sofia at 5:39 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 44m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 59m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 44m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 59m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 44m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 59m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 44m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 59m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 44m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 59m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 44m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 59m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 25m • Direct
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    train train 7h 44m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 59m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Varna 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.

Map of how to get from Varna to Sofia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 528.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Sofia Sever every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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