The train between Plovdiv and Ankara takes 15h 1m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Plovdiv to Ankara. 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 week between Plovdiv and Ankara. The earliest departure is at 9:57 PM at night, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Ankara at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Svilengrad and take an average of 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv station and arriving at Ankara station via Svilengrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
Plovdiv to Ankara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Ankara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
The distance between Plovdiv and Ankara is 723.2 km. The road distance is 917 km.
You can take a train from Plovdiv to Ankara Gar via Svilengrad and Istanbul(Halkali) in around 14h 30m.
