The average train between Petrich and Plovdiv takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Petrich to Plovdiv. 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 Plovdiv. 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 Plovdiv at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Petrich to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Petrich station and arriving at Plovdiv station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Petrich to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Petrich station.
Petrich to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
The distance between Petrich and Plovdiv is 152.8 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Petrich to Plovdiv via Sofia in around 7h 3m.