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Trip Overview

The train between Ankara and Plovdiv takes 37h 52m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ankara to Plovdiv. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37h 52m
Duration
901 km
Distance
$32
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Ankara to Plovdiv train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Ankara and Plovdiv. The service departs Ankara at 5:25 PM in the evening, which arrives into Plovdiv at 06:17:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)37h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)37h 52m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)37h 52m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)37h 52m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)37h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)37h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ankara to Plovdiv? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 900.7 km
  • Duration: 37h 52m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Ankara to Plovdiv via Halkalı in around 16h 14m.

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