Shortest travel time:
2 h 40 m
Longest travel time:
3 h 10 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$31
Avg. daily departures:
7
Earliest departure:
05:50
Latest departure:
20:30
Plovdiv
Plovdiv train station
Plovdiv Central railway station
Blvd. Hristo Botev, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
155 km
Sofia
Sofia train stations
Sofia Central Railway Station
102 Knyaginya Maria Luiza Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia-North station
NPZ Voenna rampa, ul. "Voenna rampa" 5, 1220 Sofia, Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria
Serdika Bus Station
100 Maria Luiza blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria

Plovdiv to Sofia Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Plovdiv to Sofia is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 2.5 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 9 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Plovdiv to Sofia boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats and offering plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Plovdiv to Sofia is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Plovdiv to Sofia Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 42 min
3 hrs 10 min
05:50
11:51
4
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 58 min
2 hrs 58 min
15:33
15:33
1
Evening trains
2 hrs 40 min
2 hrs 45 min
18:27
20:30
2

Trains on Plovdiv - Sofia Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Bulgarian State Railways
Bulgarian State Railways
High-speed train
2 hrs 40 min
$31
7