Ankara to Plovdiv by train
Plovdiv lies 723 km (449 mi) north-west of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 55 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Bulgaria rail, over roughly 882 km (548 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ankara | Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Bulgaria |
| Population | 3.5 million | 329,489 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Stations on record | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station | Plovdiv Central railway station, Railway Station, Belozem |
What changes when you arrive in Plovdiv
Crossing from Turkey into Bulgaria: money changes from the Lira to the Lev (BGN); the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Ankara to Plovdiv
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Staying in Plovdiv
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Common questions
How far is Plovdiv from Ankara?
723 km (449 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara; by road roughly 882 km (548 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Plovdiv by train?
About 7 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Plovdiv?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Plovdiv?
The Lev (BGN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.