The average train between Ankara and Plovdiv takes 37h 22m and the fastest train takes 36h 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.
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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Ankara station and arriving at Plovdiv station via Halkali station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 22m.
Ankara to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Plovdiv station.
The distance between Ankara and Plovdiv is 723.2 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Ankara to Plovdiv via Halkalı in around 16h 14m.