The average train between Kardzhali and Blagoevgrad takes 17h 55m and the fastest train takes 17h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Kardzhali to Blagoevgrad. 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 twice daily between Kardzhali and Blagoevgrad. The earliest departure is at 3:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kardzhali is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Blagoevgrad at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Dimitrovgrad and take an average of 17h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kardzhali to Blagoevgrad. However, there are services departing from Kardzhali station and arriving at Blagoevgrad station via Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.
Kardzhali to Blagoevgrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kardjali station.
Kardzhali to Blagoevgrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Blagoevgrad station.
The distance between Kardzhali and Blagoevgrad is 192.2 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Kardjali to Blagoevgrad via Dimitrovgrad and Sofia in around 10h 4m.