How to get from Sofia to Trapezitsa
- 194 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
27h 25m
4 transfers
Train + Bus
€104
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Sofia to Trapezitsa: train, bus. The two cities are about 194 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
194 km
Sofia to Trapezitsa: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sofia → VarnatrainBulgarian State Railways·7h 22m
- 2Varna Airport → MadarabusRegional connection·1h 50m
- 3Madara → BeloslavtrainBulgarian State Railways·48m
- 4Beloslav → Tsareva LivadatrainBulgarian State Railways·3h 53m
- 5Tsareva Livada → TrapezitsatrainBulgarian State Railways·31m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Sofia to Trapezitsa
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival

Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Bulgarian State Railways, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sofia to Trapezitsa works
Start with a Bulgarian State Railways train from Sofia to Varna, about 7h 22m. Transfer in Varna and continue by Regional connection bus on to Madara (1h 50m). Transfer in Madara and continue by Bulgarian State Railways train on to Beloslav (48 min). Transfer in Beloslav and continue by Bulgarian State Railways train on to Tsareva Livada (3h 53m). Transfer in Tsareva Livada and continue by Bulgarian State Railways train on to Trapezitsa (31 min). In total it's roughly €104 over 27h 25m, 4 transfers.
Sofia to Trapezitsa: common questions
Is there a train from Sofia to Trapezitsa?
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.
Is there a bus from Sofia to Trapezitsa?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Trapezitsa from Sofia?
About 194 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Sofia to Trapezitsa?
On this route you travel with Bulgarian State Railways, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Trapezitsa?
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: Bulgarian State Railways, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026