How to get from Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo
- 193 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40h 10m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 193 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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193 km
Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Sofya → Istanbultrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·15h 06m - 2Istanbul → Veliko TarnovotrainTCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·15h
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo works
Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from Sofya to Istanbul, about 15h 6m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train on to Veliko Tarnovo (15h). In total it's roughly €110 over 40h 10m, 1 transfer.
Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo?
The most useful route takes about 40h 10m by train, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Veliko Tarnovo from Sofya?
About 193 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €110. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo?
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofya to Veliko Tarnovo?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026