Plovdiv to Rome by train
Rome lies 1,011 km (628 mi) west of Plovdiv, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Bulgaria and Italy rail, over roughly 1,233 km (766 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Plovdiv | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Italy |
| Population | 329,489 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 163 m (535 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Stations on record | Plovdiv Central railway station, Railway Station, Belozem | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana |
Clocks in Rome are 1 h behind Plovdiv right now, so a 9 h 41 min journey lands only 8 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rome
Crossing from Bulgaria into Italy: money changes from the Lev to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book trains from Plovdiv to Rome
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Staying in Rome
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Common questions
How far is Rome from Plovdiv?
1,011 km (628 mi) in a straight line, west of Plovdiv; by road roughly 1,233 km (766 mi).
How long does it take to get from Plovdiv to Rome by train?
About 9 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Plovdiv and Rome?
Rome is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Sofia).
What currency do I need in Rome?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rome?
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome, bookable on this site.
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.