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The average train between Sofia and Vakarel takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia to Vakarel. 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 Vakarel. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Vakarel at 12:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 52 min. 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 Vakarel station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Sofia to Vakarel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
Sofia to Vakarel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vakarel station.
The distance between Sofia and Vakarel is 35.4 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Vakarel hourly. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 56 min.
