Direct train destinations from Sofia
Plovdiv
BulgariaThe Ancient Theatre still hosts performances, with the city spread out beyond its stone tiers.
Direct · 2 hr 52
Sliven
BulgariaThe Hadzhi Dimitar Monument stands beneath the Blue Stones, with the Balkan foothills rising behind it.
Direct · 5 hr 34
Ruse
BulgariaWalk past the Monument of Liberty on the central square, then head toward the Danube.
Direct · 6 hr 11
Shumen
BulgariaShumen Fortress ruins and the Founders of the Bulgarian State memorial crown the wooded plateau.
Direct · 6 hr 57
Stara Zagora
BulgariaWalk the stone street through the ruins of Augusta Trayana Forum, where an ancient amphitheatre survives.
Direct · 5 hr 17
Burgas
BulgariaStroll through the Sea Garden, where flowerbeds open onto views of the Black Sea.
Direct · 7 hr 11
Vratsa
BulgariaLedenika Cave’s ice formations reward a visit, while the Regional History Museum tells local stories.
Direct · 3 hr 04
Pernik
BulgariaA walk around hilltop Krakra Fortress opens a view over town, while the museum traces Pernik’s past.
Direct · 1 hr 27
