Veliko Tarnovo (Station) to Sofia Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Veliko Tarnovo (Station) and Sofia takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Veliko Tarnovo (Station) 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.

5h 32m
Duration: 298 km
Distance: $25
Average price: 5 times a day
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Veliko Tarnovo (Station) to Sofia train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Veliko Tarnovo (Station) and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Veliko Tarnovo (Station) is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Sofia at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Veliko Tarnovo and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
1:43 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 8:36 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
1:43 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 8:36 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
1:43 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 8:36 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
1:43 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 8:36 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
1:43 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 8:36 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
1:43 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 8:36 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
1:43 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 8:36 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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