The average train between Sofia and Kardzhali takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia to Kardzhali. 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 twice daily between Sofia and Kardzhali. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Kardzhali at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kardzhali. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Kardzhali station via Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Sofia to Kardzhali train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
Sofia to Kardzhali train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kardjali station.
The distance between Sofia and Kardzhali is 204.7 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Poduyane to Kardjali via Dimitrovgrad in around 6h 29m.
