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Journey details

Best price NZ$ 10.55
Journey duration 9 h 16 min
Connections per day 33
First departure 07:35
Last departure 02:20
Distance 378 km

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How much will I pay for train tickets from Varna to Sofia?

The cheapest train tickets from Varna to Sofia cost NZ$ 10.55. On average, you can expect to spend around NZ$ 11.15 for your train ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper train tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from Varna to Sofia.

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Trains from Varna to Sofia

How long does it take to get from Varna to Sofia by train?

In order to get from Varna to Sofia faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between Varna and Sofia will complete the journey in 7 h 19 min. On average, it will take you about 9 h 16 min to travel the 379 km between Varna and Sofia.

What time are the departures from Varna to Sofia?

If you want to set off early, take the first departure of the day from Varna to Sofia, which usually leaves at 07:35. The last scheduled departure of the day is normally at 02:20. These timetables may vary depending on the day of the week, or at different times of year.

Which stations can I use on the Varna to Sofia route?

Depending on the type of transport, and the provider you decide to use for your journey, you will be able to depart Varna from the following stations: ВАРНА and ВАРНА - СП.. Arriving at Sofia, your route will pass through all or some of the following stations: СОФИЯ СЕВЕР and СОФИЯ. Not all transport providers serve every station, so check in advance to see exactly where your route takes you. You may need to use another form of transport to get from one station to another or to your final destination when you arrive in Sofia.

How many times a day do departures from Varna leave for Sofia?

The exact number of journeys from Varna to Sofia can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 33 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including Bdz. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 33 departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Varna to Sofia. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Varna to Sofia varies, but in general, you can expect to find 11 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 22 journeys with one change or more.