- Distance: 141.5 km
- Duration: 2h 27m
The average train between Sofia and Karlovo takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia to Karlovo. 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 5 times a day between Sofia and Karlovo. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Karlovo at 9:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 27m. 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 Karlovo station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.
Sofia to Karlovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
Sofia to Karlovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Karlovo station.
The distance between Sofia and Karlovo is 120.9 km. The road distance is 142 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Karlovo every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 51m.
