Sofia Central Railway Station is the city’s hub for domestic and international trains, at 102 Maria Luisa Boulevard. From there, you can continue by metro, tram or bus, or walk toward the city centre; Kniaz Boris Hotel is about an 11-minute walk from the station.
- Address: 102 Maria Luisa Boulevard, Sofia
- Metro: M2 serves the Central Railway Station stop
- Metro to Serdika: about 5 minutes
- Passenger information: daily, 04:30–00:30, according to BDZ
Where Sofia Central Railway Station is
Sofia Central Railway Station stands at 102 Maria Luisa Boulevard and handles all domestic and international train arrivals and departures to and from Sofia, according to the Sofia tourism authority. The address is a useful reference when arranging a taxi or checking directions for your onward journey.
The Central Railway Station metro stop is also at the station, providing an M2 connection. If you are orienting yourself around Lavov most, it is a stop between Central Railway Station and Serdika on the route toward Vitosha.
The Sofia walking route from Lavov most to the historic centre gives that stop a separate role as a starting point for a walk.
How do you get from Sofia Central Railway Station to the city centre?
You can leave the station by metro, tram or bus, or walk toward Kniaz Boris Hotel. From Kniaz Boris Hotel, the station is about an 11-minute walk or a 5-minute drive, while Lavov most is about a 4-minute walk or a 1-minute drive.
These travel times make either station a handy reference when planning the hotel leg of your arrival.
For a metro journey, take M2 from Central Railway Station to Serdika; the trip takes about 5 minutes. At Serdika, you can change metro lines and travel directly to Sofia Airport Terminal 2. If the airport is part of your onward plans, the route from Sofia Airport to central Sofia covers that connection.
To get to the station from Kniaz Boris, you can walk or take a car. The walk takes about 11 minutes, compared with about 5 minutes by car. For a metro connection from the station, follow signs to the Central Railway Station stop and take M2 toward Serdika.
Connecting with Sofia Central Bus Station
Sofia Central Bus Station is a separate transport hub from the railway station. The available route details establish that Sofia Central Railway Station connects to M2, trams and buses, but do not give a specific walking route or travel time between the two stations.
If you are transferring, check the route for your departure point and service before setting out.
For journeys that combine rail with a bus, confirm which station your ticket names. The railway station’s address is 102 Maria Luisa Boulevard; use that when checking directions to or from the rail platforms.
Station services and arrival checks
BDZ gives passenger information hours at Sofia Central Railway Station as daily from 04:30 to 00:30, with ticket sales from 04:00 to 24:00. Advance sales of tickets and berths, and sales of season tickets and rail passes, run from 07:30 to 19:00; international-ticket information and sales run from 06:30 to 18:00.
Hours can change, so check the official site before you go. For telephone enquiries, BDZ gives 02 931 11 11 for calls within Bulgaria and +359 2 931 11 11 for calls from abroad.
FAQs
Where is Sofia Central Railway Station?
It is at 102 Maria Luisa Boulevard, Sofia, and serves domestic and international train routes to and from the city.
Which metro line serves the railway station?
The Central Railway Station metro stop is on M2. The trip from the station to Serdika takes about 5 minutes.
Can you get from the railway station to Sofia Airport by metro?
Yes. Change metro lines at Serdika to travel directly to Sofia Airport Terminal 2. The route from Sofia Airport to central Sofia covers that connection.