The average train between Plovdiv and Varna takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Plovdiv to Varna. 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 day between Plovdiv and Varna. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Varna at 5:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 49m. 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 Varna station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.
Plovdiv to Varna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Varna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Varna station.
The distance between Plovdiv and Varna is 284.7 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Varna every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 5h 27m.