BDŽ
Bulgaria train timetables
About Bulgaria Railways
BDŽ links Sofia with Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas cheaply, and the narrow-gauge Septemvri–Dobrinishte line climbs into the Rhodope mountains as one of Europe's last true narrow-gauge passenger railways. Night trains to the coast run in summer.
Network Facts
- Operator
- BDŽ
- Track gauge
- 1435 mm standard
- Max speed
- 160 km/h
- Network size
- 4,000 km
- Currency
- BGN
Train Services
5 trains · all classes and types
Ekspres Sofia-Plovdiv
Express#Exp 401
IC Sofia-Burgas
Intercity#IC 8641
IC Sofia-Varna
Intercity#IC 2601
Night Train Sofia-Istanbul
SLEEPER#NT 490
R Sofia-Vidin
Regional#R 731
Railway Stations
16 stations with departure boards
Everything for Bulgaria rail travel
Book Bulgaria Train Tickets
TrainsTracking shows schedules and live data. To purchase tickets, use the official BDŽ website.
Bulgaria Railways: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book Bulgaria train tickets?
Book Bulgaria train tickets directly at https://www.bdz.bg (BDŽ), the official operator. TrainsTracking provides schedule, fare, and route data; tickets are purchased on the operator's own site to avoid markup.
Is there live train tracking for Bulgaria?
Yes. TrainsTracking syncs with official BDŽ data to show live schedule and running status for Bulgaria trains, refreshed regularly across the 5 services we list.
What gauge does Bulgaria railway use?
Bulgaria's railways run on 1435 mm standard track, covering approximately 4,000 km of route.
What is the fastest train in Bulgaria?
The fastest Bulgaria trains reach up to 160 km/h, operated by BDŽ.
How many train stations does Bulgaria have?
TrainsTracking lists 16 railway stations for Bulgaria with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes — see the full list below.
Which operator runs trains in Bulgaria?
BDŽ operates the national rail network in Bulgaria. BDŽ links Sofia with Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas cheaply, and the narrow-gauge Septemvri–Dobrinishte line climbs into the Rhodope mountains as one of Europe's last true narrow-gauge passenger railways. Night trains to the coast run in summer.