- Distance: 154.9 km
- Duration: 2h 57m
The average train between Plovdiv and Sofia takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Plovdiv to Sofia. 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 3 hours between Plovdiv and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 2:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Sofia at 2:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plovdiv station and arriving at Sofia station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
Plovdiv to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Book your Plovdiv to Sofia train tickets online with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
The distance between Plovdiv and Sofia is 131.9 km. The road distance is 155 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Sofia hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
