Train destinations from Varna in 8h
Plovdiv
BulgariaThe Ancient Theatre still hosts performances, with the city spread out beyond its stone tiers.
5 hr 30
Veliko Tarnovo
BulgariaWalk the old craft street of Samovodska Charshia, where workshops sit among houses from Bulgaria’s Revival era.
3 hr 53
Sofia
BulgariaThe golden domes of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral gleam among Roman ruins and boulevards below Vitosha.
7 hr 25
Bucharest
RomaniaIn the busy Lipscani quarter, the Stavropoleos Monastery rewards a quiet look at its ornate frescoes.
6 hr 25
Sliven
BulgariaThe Hadzhi Dimitar Monument stands beneath the Blue Stones, with the Balkan foothills rising behind it.
3 hr 09
Gabrovo
BulgariaCaricatures and sculptures at the House of Humour and Satire bring Gabrovo’s playful wit to life.
5 hr 19
Shumen
BulgariaShumen Fortress ruins and the Founders of the Bulgarian State memorial crown the wooded plateau.
1 hr 37
Dobrich
BulgariaWander past the open-air workshops at Old Dobrich and watch traditional Dobrudzha crafts take shape.
1 hr 50
