There are 4 ways to get from Albania to Plovdiv by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
14h 21m$59–63Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain Ic
14h 39m$54–57Drive 559.5 km
- Drive from Tirana to Plovdivcar 559.5 km
8h 20m$102–147Bus via Thessaloníki
- Take the bus from Tirana to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 42 / ...
20h 35m
Albania to Plovdiv by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albania to Plovdiv is to bus and train which costs $53 - $57 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Albania to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 8h 20m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Albania to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from 9 Katëshet B and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Tirana and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
The distance between Albania and Plovdiv is 597 km. The road distance is 559.5 km.
The best way to get from Albania to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 14h 21m and costs $58 - $63.
It takes approximately 14h 21m to get from Albania to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Albania to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Tirana station.
Albania to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Albania. It is currently 9:02 AM in Albania and 10:02 AM in Plovdiv.
Yes, the driving distance between Albania to Plovdiv is 559 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Albania to Plovdiv.
What companies run services between Albania and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from 9 Katëshet B to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Teg, Tirana, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 14h 21m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +355 68 391 1009
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelatours.com
Bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- nelatravel.site
Bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- nelatravel.site
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