There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Chernograd by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Slivenbus
- Take the train from Sliven to Chernogradtrain Re
6h 1m$18–20Train
cheapest- Take the train from Poduyane to Karnobattrain Ic
6h 3m$6–9Drive 359.4 km
- Drive from Sofia to Chernogradcar 359.4 km
3h 14m$58–84Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Aytos Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
7h 11m$18–27
Sofia to Chernograd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Chernograd is to train which costs $6 - $9 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Chernograd is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Chernograd station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Aytos Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Chernograd. However, there are services departing from Poduyane and arriving at Chernograd via Karnobat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Sofia and Chernograd is 370 km. The road distance is 359.4 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Chernograd without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs $18 - $21.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Sofia to Chernograd, including transfers.
Sofia to Chernograd bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Chernograd train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Chernograd is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $27 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Chernograd, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Karnobat every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Aytos Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sliven to Chernograd
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Train from Poduyane to Karnobat
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–8
- 1st Class
- $6–8
- Phone
- 0700 1 2222
- Website
- doris-bg.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- doris-bg.com
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Aytos Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Chernograd bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Aytos Bus Station.
Sofia to Chernograd train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Karnobat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Chernograd is 359 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Sofia to Chernograd.
There are 13+ hotels available in Chernograd.