The average train between Petrich and Kardzhali takes 20h 17m and the fastest train takes 17h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Petrich to Kardzhali. 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 Petrich and Kardzhali. The earliest departure is at 1:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Petrich is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Kardzhali at 4:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Sofia and take an average of 20h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Petrich to Kardzhali. However, there are services departing from Petrich station and arriving at Kardzhali station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
Petrich to Kardzhali train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Petrich station.
Petrich to Kardzhali train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kardjali station.
The distance between Petrich and Kardzhali is 181.9 km. The road distance is 524 km.
You can take a train from Petrich to Kardjali via Sofia and Dimitrovgrad in around 11h 33m.