The average train between Sofia Serdica and Plovdiv takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia Serdica 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 Serdica and Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia Serdica is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Искърско Шосе and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 1m • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change

2h 55m • 1 change

2h 57m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change

2h 57m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change

2h 57m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change

2h 57m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

3h 13m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 10m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica station and arriving at Plovdiv station via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv train services, operated by SUMC, depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv train services, operated by SUMC, arrive at Plovdiv station.
The distance between Sofia Serdica and Plovdiv is 132.1 km. The road distance is 156 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 19m.