The average train between Kardzhali and Sofia takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kardzhali 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 3 times a day between Kardzhali and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kardzhali is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Sofia at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Dimitrovgrad and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kardzhali to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Kardjali station and arriving at Sofia station via Dimitrovgrad station and Plovdiv station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Kardzhali to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kardjali station.
Kardzhali to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
The distance between Kardzhali and Sofia is 204.7 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Kardjali to Sofia via Dimitrovgrad and Plovdiv in around 8h 8m.