- Distance: 317 km
- Duration: 7h 38m
The average train between Sofia and Kapikule takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sofia to Kapikule. 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 6 times a week between Sofia and Kapikule. The earliest departure is at 6:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Sofia is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Kapikule at 6:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sofia station and arriving at Kapikule station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 38m.
Sofia to Kapikule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Kapikule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kapikule station.
The distance between Sofia and Kapikule is 272.8 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Kapikule twice daily. Tickets cost ₺250–370 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Turkish Railways (TCDD) also services this route once daily.
