Sofia to Čačak by train
Čačak lies 275 km (171 mi) north-west of Sofia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 57 min at the speeds typical of Bulgaria and Serbia rail, over roughly 335 km (208 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sofia | Čačak | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Serbia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 117,072 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 241 m (791 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
| Stations on record | Sofia-Sever | Čačak railway station |
Clocks in Čačak are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 3 h 57 min journey lands only 2 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Čačak
Crossing from Bulgaria into Serbia: money changes from the Lev to the Dinar (RSD); the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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Common questions
How far is Čačak from Sofia?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sofia; by road roughly 335 km (208 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Čačak by train?
About 3 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Čačak?
Čačak is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Belgrade against Europe/Sofia).
What currency do I need in Čačak?
The Dinar (RSD).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.