The average train between Vâlcea and Sofia takes 23h 18m and the fastest train takes 23h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Vâlcea 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 6 times a week between Vâlcea and Sofia. The service departs Vâlcea at 6:02 PM in the evening, which arrives into Sofia at 17:10:00. All services require a transfer at Craiova and take an average of 23h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vâlcea to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Râmnicu Vâlcea station and arriving at Sofia Sever station via Craiova station and Vidin station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
Vâlcea to Sofia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Râmnicu Vâlcea station.
Vâlcea to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia Sever station.
The distance between Vâlcea and Sofia is 273.7 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sofia Sever via Craiova and Vidin in around 12h 4m.
