The average train between Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo (Station) takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo (Station). 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 4 times a day between Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo (Station). The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Veliko Tarnovo (Station) at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Gorna Oryahovitsa and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo (Station). However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Veliko Tarnovo (Station) station via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo (Station) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo (Station) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
The distance between Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo (Station) is 192.7 km. The road distance is 298 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsa hourly. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h 38m.