The cheapest and fastest trains from Varna to Sofia
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varna to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varna to Sofia will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Varna for Sofia on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 378 km distance in an average of 8 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 9 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Varna to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Varna to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €67.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €86 Average price |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Varna to Sofia train times
The table below shows live departures for Varna to Sofia trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:45 AM Varna | 7h35 | 3:20 PM Sofia | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Varna | 8h26 | 5:46 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Varna | 7h35 | 6:20 PM Sofia | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Varna | 7h37 | 9:37 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Varna | 9h17 | 6:57 AM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Varna to Sofia
Distance 234 miles (378 km) |
Average train duration 8h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7h 35m |
First train 07:45 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) from Varna to Sofia trainsBulgarian Railways (BDZh) trains will get you between Varna and Sofia from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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