The average train between Gabrovo and Sofia takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Gabrovo to Sofia. 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 5 times a day between Gabrovo and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gabrovo is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Sofia at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Tsareva Livada and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gabrovo to Sofia? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gabrovo to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Gabrovo station and arriving at Sofia station via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Gabrovo to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Tsareva Livada station.
Gabrovo to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia Sever station.
The distance between Gabrovo and Sofia is 165.2 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Gabrovo to Sofia Sever via Tsareva Livada and Gorna Oryahovitsa in around 6h 43m.