Interrail night trains Istanbul - Sofia
D 81032/492 Balkan Express (D 81032)
Interrail night train from Istanbul to Sofia: D 81032. Where to buy reservations. Schedule information. Seats/couchettes/sleepers.
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From June 2 a direct couchette car will operate from Istanbul via Sofia to Belgrade and the train will also convey sleeper and couchette cars from Istanbul to Bucharest until the station of Dimitrovgrad.
The trains start at Halkali station on the outskirts of Istanbul. To get to the station from the city centre a shuttle bus from Sirkeci station is provided.
Read more in the blog, see link below.
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
Istanbul
(Halkalı Garı) |
22:40 | |
|
Çerkezköy
|
00:12 | 00:14 |
|
Edirne
|
02:20 | 02:21 |
|
Kapıkule
|
02:37 | 03:20 |
Svilengrad
(Station) |
03:37 | 04:22 |
|
Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
(Station) |
05:04 | 05:09 |
|
Plovdiv
(Tsentralna Gara) |
05:53 | 06:05 |
|
Pazardzhik
(Station) |
06:33 | 06:34 |
|
Septemvri
(Гара) |
06:44 | 06:45 |
|
Sofia
(Gare Centrale) |
08:45 |
You do not have to change trains. The times are for information only.
Connection available on these week days (1=Monday / 7=Sunday)
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Travel this route in reverse direction:
D 493 / Sofia-Istanbul
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Couchette 6 | 6-berth-compartment | 2nd class | €9,40 |
| Couchette 4 | 4-berth-compartment | 2nd class | €14 |
| Sleeper 2 | 2-bed-compartment | private washing facility | 2nd class | €15 |
| Sleeper 1 | 1-bed-compartment | private washing facility | 1st class | €35 |
| Note: for ticket fares please follow the given booking links. Prices may vary depending on the route, purchase date and comfort category. | |
Category: Only the available categories are listed.
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