May 28, 2026
CFR Călători announces the restart of the traffic of the international train „România”, which will ensure, during June 12 – October 12, 2026, direct daily connections between Bucharest and destination in Bulgaria and Turkey.
Thus, from June 12, 2026, passengers will be able to reach Varna directly, and from June 13, direct connections to Sofia and Istanbul/Halkali will also be available.
Through these direct international routes, CFR Călători supports passengers who choose to spend their holidays or vacations in Bulgaria and Turkey, providing a comfortable and affordable travel option.
Timetable and fares
VARNA
- The international train „România” 461 (461/9623): București Nord (departure hour 10:46) – Varna (arrival hour 19:56), will run from 12.06.2026 to 11.10.2026;
- The international train „România” 460 (9620/460): Varna (departure hour 09:30) – București Nord (arrival hour 16:56), will run from 13.06.2026 to 12.10.2026.
The price of a ticket on the route București Nord – Varna (or back), at 2nd class, is 27 euros.
SOFIA
- The international train „România” 461: București Nord (departure hour 10:46) – Sofia (arrival hour 20:41), will run from 13.06.2026 to 12.10.2026;
- The international train „România” 460 (20231/460): Sofia (departure hour 07:00) – București Nord (arrival hour 16:56), will run from 13.06.2026 to 12.10.2026.
The price of a ticket on the route București Nord – Sofia (or back), at 2nd class, is 33,6 euros.
ISTANBUL / HALKALI
- The international train „România” 461 (461/465/493/12504): București Nord (departure hour 10:46) – Istanbul/Halkali (arrival hour 09:56), will run from 13.06.2026 to 12.10.2026;
- The international train „România” 460 (12503/492/464/460): Istanbul/Halkali (departure hour 20:00) – București Nord (arrival hour 16:56), will run from 11.06.2026 to 10.10.2026.
The price of a ticket on the route București Nord – Istanbul/Halkali (or back), for a 4-seat berth car, is 57,8 euros.
Tickets for international journeys can be purchased up to 90 days in advance from the CFR Călători stations and agencies open to international traffic, as well as online, directly from the webpage www.cfrcalatori.ro, in the international traffic purchase section – https://bileteinternationale.cfrcalatori.ro/ro/booking/search
For destinations in Bulgaria and Turkey, tickets can be collected from the train station or delivered by courier within Romania. For trips to Bulgaria, tickets can also be received in PDF (A4RT) format, directly on your mobile phone.
Also, for trips to Bulgaria and Turkey, the Interrail offer can be used both in continuous and flexi versions. Interrail tickets are available at ticket offices of CFR Călători stations and agencies with sales in international traffic.
Information about train traffic is available on www.cfrcalatori.ro, at the telephone number 021 9521 (domestic traffic), at 021 314 55 28 (international traffic – Gara de Nord Bucharest) or directly at CFR Călători stations.
