Barz Vlak/Fast Train (BV)
Eurail train reservations
Български държавни железници (BDZ)
Eurail and Barz Vlak/Fast Train (BV). How to buy a reservation or can I travel for free. Train information, photos and videos.
Buy your train reservation at a railway station. These are usually available at stations in all countries where a particular train runs through. In many countries, especially in central and eastern Europe you can also buy reservations for trains in other countries. In some countries (for instance in the Netherlands or Spain) you have to pay a service fee at the ticket counter.
Barz Vlak or Fast train are express trains operating on the main lines in Bulgaria. They are the backbone of the railway network offering the fastest journey times.
Barz Vlak usually consist of older, refurbished coaches. Bulgarian Railways use different types of coaches with either compartments or seats in open-plan arrangement.
- 2nd and 1st class seats available (four seats per row/eight seats per compartment in 2nd class; three seats per row/six seats per row in 1st class)
- bicycle transportation possible on all trains
- facilites for passengers with reduced mobility only on selected services
Seat reservation is not compulsory.
Sofia - Plovdiv | Sofia - Varna | Sofia - Burgas
reservation possible but not required
2nd class: EUR 0,25
1st class: EUR 0,25
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