Athens to Plovdiv by train
Plovdiv lies 472 km (293 mi) north of Athens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 47 min at the speeds typical of Greece and Bulgaria rail, over roughly 576 km (358 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Athens | Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Bulgaria |
| Population | 664,046 | 329,489 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Plovdiv Central railway station, Railway Station, Belozem |
What changes when you arrive in Plovdiv
Crossing from Greece into Bulgaria: money changes from the Euro to the Lev (BGN); the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Athens to Plovdiv
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Staying in Plovdiv
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Common questions
How far is Plovdiv from Athens?
472 km (293 mi) in a straight line, north of Athens; by road roughly 576 km (358 mi).
How long does it take to get from Athens to Plovdiv by train?
About 6 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Athens 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.