

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.
- Route Map
- Domestic Trains
- International Trains
- Night Trains

Popular connections
- Domestic routes
- International routes
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
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Tips and Tricks for Bulgaria
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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