Shortest travel time:
2 h 31 m
Longest travel time:
3 h 5 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$26
Avg. daily departures:
10
Earliest departure:
06:20
Latest departure:
22:15
Sofia
Sofia train station
Sofia Central Railway Station
102 Knyaginya Maria Luiza Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria
155 km
Plovdiv
Plovdiv train station
Plovdiv Central railway station
Blvd. Hristo Botev, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Sofia to Plovdiv Train Information

Without a doubt, one of the smartest ways to travel between lively Sofia and beautiful Plovdiv is onboard a modern train. Both destinations are a part of a very advanced railway network, so the trains running on the Sofia - Plovdiv route boast fast travel times (the journey takes about 2.5 hours) and admirable punctuality. What is more, they provide fantastic onboard amenities, offering everything you need for a stress-free trip. The passengers of all classes are welcome to take advantage of comfortable seats, plenty of legroom, and more than generous luggage space during the ride. The Sofia to Plovdiv train timetable is very extensive and offers up to 10 daily departures, so you can easily choose a train that works best with your travel plans. On this page, you can find all the important information about the railway route, check out the ticket prices, and even book your train tickets for up to 2 years before your trip!

Sofia to Plovdiv Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 31 min
3 hrs 5 min
06:20
10:35
4
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 49 min
2 hrs 52 min
13:05
16:20
3
Evening trains
2 hrs 55 min
2 hrs 55 min
18:40
18:40
1
Night trains
2 hrs 38 min
2 hrs 51 min
21:20
22:15
2

Trains on Sofia - Plovdiv Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Bulgarian State Railways
Bulgarian State Railways
High-speed train
2 hrs 31 min
$26
10