Direct Rail Link Between Ukraine and Bulgaria via Romania Set to Launch in June

Society | April 3, 2026, Friday // 19:42
Bulgaria: Direct Rail Link Between Ukraine and Bulgaria via Romania Set to Launch in June

Direct passenger rail services between Bulgaria and Ukraine, operating via Romania, are set to begin in June after the three countries reached an agreement on the key parameters of the route during a working meeting in Ruse.

The initiative was also discussed earlier in the week in Kyiv, where Transport Minister Korman Ismailov held talks with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction Oleksiy Kuleba. The discussions focused on improving regional transport connectivity and establishing a functional passenger link between the three countries.

According to the plan, the service will initially operate as a seasonal connection during June, July and August. Trains are expected to run daily in both directions along the Kyiv - Bucharest - Ruse - Varna route.

Performance and demand for the service will be monitored over the three-month period. If the results are positive, the rail connection could be extended into a year-round service in the future.

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