The cheapest and fastest trains from Sofia to Berlin
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
3 d 1 h 18 m
Average duration
3 d 1 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1319 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sofia to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Berlin will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
To travel from Sofia to Berlin you need to make at least 4 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sofia to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £84, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 1319 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price | £203 Average Price |
73h 48m Average total duration 73h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 9m Average total duration 26h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sofia to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Berlin trains for today, Monday 19 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:25 Sofia | 73h18 | 18:43 Berlin | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sofia to Berlin
Trains from Sofia to Berlin run on average 4 times per day, taking around 73h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £55 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:53, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 1319 km distance in 73h 18m.
Distance 1319 km |
Average train duration 73h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 73h 18m |
First train 00:53 |
Last train 22:50 |
Train companies: Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) from Sofia to Berlin trainsBulgarian Railways (BDZh) trains will get you between Sofia and Berlin from £55. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sofia to Berlin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
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