The train between Bucharest and Sofia takes 6h 57m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Bucharest 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 on demand between Bucharest and Sofia. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Sofia station via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Bucharest to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia Sever station.
The distance between Bucharest and Sofia is 295.7 km. The road distance is 497 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $47–51 and the journey takes 9h 55m.