The average train between Plovdiv and Vratsa takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Plovdiv to Vratsa. 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 4 times a day between Plovdiv and Vratsa. The earliest departure is at 2:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Vratsa at 4:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Sofia and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Vratsa. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv station and arriving at Vratsa station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Plovdiv to Vratsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Vratsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vratsa station.
The distance between Plovdiv and Vratsa is 152.7 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Plovdiv to Vratsa via Sofia, Централна Гара, Гара София Север, and Sofia Sever in around 5h 56m.