The average bus between Samsun and Plovdiv takes 25h 30m and the fastest bus takes 21h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Samsun 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.
Buses run twice daily between Samsun and Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 8:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Samsun is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at İstanbul Dudullu and take an average of 25h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Samsun to Plovdiv? 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 bus from Samsun to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Samsun station and arriving at Plovdiv station via İstanbul Dudullu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
Samsun to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Ali Osman ULUSOY, depart from Samsun station.
Samsun to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Ali Osman ULUSOY, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.
The distance between Samsun and Plovdiv is 965.8 km. The road distance is 1,176 km.
You can take a bus from Samsun to Plovdiv Bus Station South via İstanbul Dudullu, İstanbul Esenler, and Istanbul Esenler Otogari in around 18h 42m.