The average train between Vratsa and Plovdiv takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Vratsa 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 Vratsa and Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vratsa is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Mezdra and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vratsa to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Vratsa station and arriving at Plovdiv station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Vratsa to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Mezdra station.
Vratsa to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
The distance between Vratsa and Plovdiv is 152.7 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Vratsa to Plovdiv via Mezdra and Sofia in around 6h 21m.