- Distance: 153.5 km
- Duration: 2h 53m
The average train between Sofia and Plovdiv takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. 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 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 2:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 53m. 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 53m.
Sofia to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Book your Sofia to Plovdiv train tickets online with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
The distance between Sofia and Plovdiv is 132.7 km. The road distance is 153 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
