--- title: "Trains from Bucharest to Sofia | EveryRail" description: "A direct seasonal train takes about 9h55 from București Nord to Sofia, with daily departures through 12 October 2026." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/bucharest-to-sofia/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Romania]()Bucharest to Sofia by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Romania]()Bucharest to Sofia by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Bucharest to Sofia by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Sofia]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last reviewed October 2026 # Bucharest to Sofia by train A direct seasonal train takes about 9h55 from București Nord to Sofia, with daily departures through 12 October 2026. Origin [Bucharest]() Destination [Sofia]() Main stations București Nord to Sofia Central Countries [Romania](), [Bulgaria]() The direct seasonal train from București Nord to [Sofia]() takes about 9h55 and runs daily through 12 October 2026. ## The direct daytime train [CFR Călători]()’s international train 461 leaves București Nord at 10:46 and reaches Sofia at 20:41. The journey takes about 9h55, and the train runs daily from 13 June to 12 October 2026. The train also calls at Giurgiu Nord and Ruse. Scheduled times can change because of railway works; the current CFR international booking page or BDZ timetable shows the date-specific service. ## The route calls at Giurgiu Nord and Ruse The route includes Giurgiu Nord in Romania and Ruse in Bulgaria. Border-control timing can add to the scheduled journey, so leave room for a late arrival when arranging a connection or hotel check-in. ## Tickets and seat reservations A 2nd-class București Nord to Sofia ticket is 33.6 EUR. CFR Călători sells international e-tickets online up to 90 days ahead. The ticket price and any seat reservation are separate items; the seller’s booking flow shows the applicable terms. The BDZ direct-train seat reservation charge is 1,25 EUR / 2,44 BGN. ## After the seasonal window The direct train runs through 12 October 2026 in this seasonal timetable. After that date, connections may vary by day; search the exact date in the CFR international booking page or BDZ timetable before planning the journey. ## Plan the day around the arrival The train reaches Sofia in the evening. If your onward trip or accommodation has a fixed check-in, allow margin after the scheduled 20:41 arrival. Match the station name shown on your ticket before travel. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() ### Train service - [BDZ]() BDZ runs Bulgaria's domestic rail network from Sofia; Expresen vlak trains require a €0.51 reservation, while local and barz vlak services do not. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [CFR Călători]() CFR Călători runs Romania's rail network; InterCity and InterRegio require seat reservations, while Regio trains do not. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Sofia [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Sofia**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Bucharest to Sofia? Yes. CFR train 461 runs directly from București Nord to Sofia each day from 13 June to 12 October 2026. After that date, this seasonal timetable does not provide a direct train. ### How long does the train from Bucharest to Sofia take? The 10:46 to 20:41 schedule takes about 9h55. Engineering or timetable changes can alter the exact arrival. ### Which stations do trains use from Bucharest to Sofia? The journey starts at București Nord and ends at Sofia. Use those station names on your ticket before departure. ### How often does the Bucharest to Sofia train run? Train 461 runs daily from 13 June through 12 October 2026. Repair work can change the timetable, so the travel date determines the available departure. ### Does the Bucharest to Sofia train cross the border at Ruse? The route includes calls at Giurgiu Nord and Ruse. Border-control timing can add to the journey, so allow time beyond the scheduled duration when planning onward travel. ### Do I need a seat reservation for the Bucharest to Sofia train? The BDZ direct-train seat reservation charge is 1,25 EUR / 2,44 BGN. It is separate from the ticket price, and the seller’s fare conditions determine how it is handled. ## More routes [![Cityscape of Bucharest, Romania]()Sofia to Bucharest by trainThe direct seasonal train takes about 9h56 from Sofia to București Nord, with daily departures through 12 October 2026.]()[![View of Sofia, Bulgaria]()Varna to Sofia by trainBDZ offers direct daytime and overnight Varna to Sofia trains; fastest connections take 7 hours 35 minutes with a change, and train 2626 has a sleeping car.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/bucharest-to-sofia/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Bucharest to Sofia | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Bucharest to Sofia. 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