The average train between Veliko Tŭrnovo and Kyustendil takes 15h 30m and the fastest train takes 14h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Kyustendil. 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 Kyustendil. 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 Kyustendil at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Gorna Oryahovitsa and take an average of 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Kyustendil? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Kyustendil. However, there are services departing from Veliko Tŭrnovo station and arriving at Kyustendil station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
Veliko Tŭrnovo to Kyustendil train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Veliko Tŭrnovo to Kyustendil train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kyustendil station.
The distance between Veliko Tŭrnovo and Kyustendil is 256 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Veliko Tarnovo to Kyustendil via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Sofia, and Radomir in around 9h 25m.