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The train between Plovdiv and Ankara takes 13h 36m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Plovdiv and Ankara. The service departs Plovdiv at 9:55 PM at night, which arrives into Ankara at 11:31:00. All services require a transfer at Svilengrad and take an average of 13h 36m. 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 Gar station via Svilengrad station and Halkalı station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
Plovdiv to Ankara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
The distance between Plovdiv and Ankara is 723.2 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Plovdiv to Ankara Gar via Svilengrad and Istanbul(Halkali) in around 14h 30m.
