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Trains in Bulgaria

Bulgaria offers over 4000 km of rail track. The main rail hub is in the capital city Sofia, which has connections to Romania, Serbia and Turkey. Experience diverse scenic views onboard Bulgaria's trains. Bulgaria has an interesting historical and cultural heritage and attractive landscapes. Be sure to visit Sofia, nestled in the foothills of two mountains, and filled with exciting sights and sounds. Your Interrail Bulgaria Pass is your ticket to a true rail adventure.

Train types in Bulgaria

The train network in Bulgaria is operated by the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ). You can look up train times on the Interrail train timetable or on the BDZ website.

Map with main train connections in Bulgaria

 

Popular connections

The following routes using trains in Bulgaria don't require reservations:

Route

Travel time

Sofia to Varna 7h 30m
Sofia to Burgas 5h 30m
Sofia to Plovdiv 2h 30m
Sofia to Vidin 5h
Sofia to Ruse 6h 5m
Plovdiv to Burgas 3h 50m

 

Reservations

Not possible through Interrail reservation self-service system

 

Locally at the train station in Bulgaria

 

How can I make reservations for trains in Bulgaria?

  • Local ticket desks at train stations
  • At Rila travel agencies, which you can find at train stations across Bulgaria.
  • Check locations on the BDZ website.
  • A reservation is called "zapazeno myasto" in Bulgarian.
 

Get your Pass for Bulgaria

Interrail Bulgaria Pass

 

  • Gives you access to the trains in Bulgaria and allows you to focus on the entire country

  • Youth, senior and family discounts available

  • Prices from € 58

 

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Interrail Global Pass

 
  • Explore up to 33 European countries by rail including Bulgaria

  • Youth, senior and family discounts available

  • Prices from € 212

 

View Global Passes 

 

Tips and Tricks for Bulgaria

Bulgaria's main train station

  • Central station ("Tsentralna Gara") in Sofia.

  • Most international trains go through here.

  • Use the metro from Sofia central station to reach the airport and city centre.

Spelling of names in Bulgaria

The local spelling of Bulgarian cities can be found at train stations in Bulgaria and on timetables in the country.

Good to know:

  • Sofiya (written as "София") = Sofia

 

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