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How to get fromİzmir to Plovdivby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from İzmir to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ADB - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    7h 11m
    $124–247

  2. Bus via Edirne

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İzmir bus station to Edirne bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3550 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edrine to Plovdivbus bus
    13h 29m
    $31–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Izmir Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    12h 35m
    $65–110

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Izmir to Eskisehirtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Eskisehir to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    3. Take the train from Pendik to Flora Akvaryumtrain train
    4. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain train
    25h 55m
    $36–52

  5. Drive 704.1 km

    1. Drive from İzmir to Plovdivcar car 704.1 km
    8h 11m
    $111–161

İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Arda Tur operates a bus from Izmir Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station South once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Izmir to Plovdiv via Eskisehir, Istanbul(Pendik), Pendik, Flora Akvaryum, and Halkalı in around 25h 55m.

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