The average train between Sofia and Philippopolis (Thrace) takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia to Philippopolis (Thrace). 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 and Philippopolis (Thrace). The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Philippopolis (Thrace) at 1:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 54m. 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 Philippopolis (Thrace) station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.
Sofia to Philippopolis (Thrace) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Philippopolis (Thrace) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Book your Sofia to Philippopolis (Thrace) train tickets online with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
The distance between Sofia and Philippopolis (Thrace) is 132.2 km. The road distance is 155 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 37m.