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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sofia to Plovdiv
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sofia to Plovdiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Plovdiv will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 5 trains that leave Sofia for Plovdiv on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sofia to Plovdiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Plovdiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sofia to Plovdiv train times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Plovdiv trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:50 AM Sofia | 3h05 | 2:55 PM Plovdiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:06 PM Sofia | 2h47 | 3:53 PM Plovdiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| 6:48 AM Sofia | 2h25 | 9:13 AM Plovdiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 AM Sofia | 2h41 | 11:11 AM Plovdiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:18 AM Sofia | 2h32 | 12:50 PM Plovdiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sofia to Plovdiv
BulgariaBulgaria
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 06:48 |
Last train 22:43 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Sofia to Plovdiv start from as low as $7 (€6) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $7 (€6) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) from Sofia to Plovdiv trainsBulgarian Railways (BDZh) trains will get you between Sofia and Plovdiv from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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