The average train between Bansko and Plovdiv takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Bansko to Plovdiv. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bansko and Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bansko is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bansko to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Bansko station and arriving at Plovdiv station via Septemvri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Bansko to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bansko station.
Bansko to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
The distance between Bansko and Plovdiv is 110.3 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Bansko to Plovdiv via Septemvri in around 6h 25m.