The average train between Veliko Tŭrnovo and Blagoevgrad takes 14h 50m and the fastest train takes 13h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Blagoevgrad. 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 twice daily between Veliko Tŭrnovo and Blagoevgrad. The earliest departure is at 4:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Veliko Tŭrnovo is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Blagoevgrad at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Gorna Oryahovitsa and take an average of 14h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 25m • 2 changes
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13h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Blagoevgrad. However, there are services departing from Veliko Tŭrnovo station and arriving at Blagoevgrad station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
Veliko Tŭrnovo to Blagoevgrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Veliko Tŭrnovo to Blagoevgrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Blagoevgrad station.
The distance between Veliko Tŭrnovo and Blagoevgrad is 238.6 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Veliko Tarnovo to Blagoevgrad via Gorna Oryahovitsa and Sofia in around 8h 7m.