- Distance: 150.1 km
- Duration: 2h 45m
The average train between Sofia and Plovdiv takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia to Plovdiv. 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 Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 1:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 45m. 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 Plovdiv station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Sofia to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
Sofia to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
The distance between Sofia and Plovdiv is 131.9 km. The road distance is 150 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 29m.
