The average train between Varna and Plovdiv takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Varna 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 3 times a day between Varna and Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varna is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 5:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varna station and arriving at Plovdiv station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Varna to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
Varna to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
The distance between Varna and Plovdiv is 284.7 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Plovdiv every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 5h 41m.