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The average train between Sofia and Philippopolis (Thrace) takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. 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 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Philippopolis (Thrace) at 1:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poduyane station and arriving at Plovdiv station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
Sofia to Philippopolis (Thrace) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
Sofia to Philippopolis (Thrace) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
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The distance between Sofia and Philippopolis (Thrace) is 132.2 km. The road distance is 144 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 29m.
