The average train between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Plovdiv takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv. 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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia Airport (SOF) is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Sofia Iskarsko Shose and take an average of 2h 47m. 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 Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport (SOF) station and arriving at Plovdiv station via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv train services, operated by SUMC, depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv train services, operated by SUMC, arrive at Plovdiv station.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Plovdiv is 125.7 km. The road distance is 147 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 19m.