The average train between Petrich and Pleven takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Petrich to Pleven. 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 4 times a day between Petrich and Pleven. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Petrich is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Pleven at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Sofia and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Petrich to Pleven? 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 Petrich to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Petrich station and arriving at Pleven station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Petrich to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Petrich station.
Petrich to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Pleven station.
The distance between Petrich and Pleven is 252.5 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Petrich to Pleven via Sofia, Централна Гара, Гара София Север, and Sofia Sever in around 7h 35m.