The average train between Velingrad and Sofia takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Velingrad to Sofia. 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 5 times a day between Velingrad and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Velingrad is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Sofia at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Velingrad to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Velingrad station and arriving at Sofia station via Septemvri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Velingrad to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Velingrad station.
Velingrad to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
The distance between Velingrad and Sofia is 92.5 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Velingrad to Sofia via Septemvri in around 4h 4m.