The average train between Plovdiv and Blagoevgrad takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Plovdiv to Blagoevgrad. 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 every 4 hours between Plovdiv and Blagoevgrad. The earliest departure is at 2:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Blagoevgrad at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Blagoevgrad. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv station and arriving at Blagoevgrad station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Plovdiv to Blagoevgrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Blagoevgrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Blagoevgrad station.
The distance between Plovdiv and Blagoevgrad is 137 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Plovdiv to Blagoevgrad via Sofia in around 5h 36m.