The average train between Plovdiv and Pernik takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Plovdiv to Pernik. 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 every 3 hours between Plovdiv and Pernik. The earliest departure is at 2:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Pernik at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 12m • 1 change

4h 21m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 20m • 1 change

4h 12m • 1 change

4h 21m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 20m • 1 change

4h 12m • 1 change

4h 21m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 20m • 1 change

4h 12m • 1 change

4h 21m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 20m • 1 change

4h 12m • 1 change

4h 21m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 20m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Plovdiv to Pernik? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Pernik. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv station and arriving at Pernik station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Plovdiv to Pernik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Pernik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Pernik station.
The distance between Plovdiv and Pernik is 149.6 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Plovdiv to Pernik via Sofia in around 4h 12m.