Sofia
Vienna
Vienna
Vienna
Vienna
Bucharest
Bucharest
🌎 Countries crossed
Belgium, Austria, Romania, Bulgaria
🕔 Transport time
41h50
🌱 Carbon footprint
≈ 4 times
less than with aplane
💼 Journey type
Culture
How to join Sofia from Brussels by train?
Brussels, BelgiumVienna, Austria
Night train
(≈ 14h00)
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Vienna, AustriaBucharest, Romania
Night train
(≈ 18h20)
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Bucharest, RomaniaSofia, Bulgaria
Regional train
(≈ 9h30)
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Detailed itinerary
The itinerary includes 41h50 of transport and 3 steps, with a minimum budget of 65 euros.
Brussels - Vienna
The step from Brussels to Vienna lasts 14h00. You'll travel in a Nightjet operated by ÖBB.
Vienna - Bucharest
The step from Vienna to Bucharest lasts 18h20. You'll travel in a night train.
You can find tickets from 65 euros.
Bucharest - Sofia
The step from Bucharest to Sofia lasts 9h30. You'll travel in a regional train.
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