The average train between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Karlovo takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Karlovo. 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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Karlovo. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia Airport (SOF) is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Karlovo at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Sofia Iskarsko Shose and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Karlovo. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport (SOF) station and arriving at Karlovo station via Karlovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Karlovo train services, operated by SUMC, depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Karlovo train services, operated by SUMC, arrive at Karlovo station.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Karlovo is 114.4 km. The road distance is 138 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Iskarsko Shose to Karlovo every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 40m.