The average train between Sofia and Banya, Plovdiv Province takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province. 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 Sofia and Banya, Plovdiv Province. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Banya, Plovdiv Province at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Banya, Plovdiv Province station via Karlovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Karlovo station.
The distance between Sofia and Banya, Plovdiv Province is 124.6 km. The road distance is 156 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Karlovo every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 51m.