Rome to Burgas by train
Burgas lies 1,232 km (766 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 49 min at the speeds typical of Italy and Bulgaria rail, over roughly 1,504 km (934 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Burgas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Bulgaria |
| Population | 2.3 million | 210,646 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Topolite |
Clocks in Burgas are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 11 h 49 min journey lands 12 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Burgas
Crossing from Italy into Bulgaria: money changes from the Euro to the Lev (BGN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Rome to Burgas
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Staying in Burgas
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Common questions
How far is Burgas from Rome?
1,232 km (766 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,504 km (934 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Burgas by train?
About 11 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Burgas?
Burgas is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Sofia against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Burgas?
The Lev (BGN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.