Rome2Rio

How to get fromAnkara to Plovdivby train, bus, car, plane, or night train

Find Transport to Plovdiv

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Ankara to Plovdiv by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus bus
    3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    12h 41m
    $33–52

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ankara to Halkalitrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain train
    16h 14m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus FlixBus N1999
    14h 21m
    $36–68

  4. Drive  856.7 km

    1. Drive from Ankara to Plovdivcar car 856.7 km
    7h 50m
    $135–195

  5. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ESB - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    9h 42m
    $126–269

  6. Bus via Maltepe

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    14h 36m
    $46–110

  7. Train via Maltepe

    1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    2. Take the train from Atalar to Halkalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain train
    16h 40m
    $26–38

  8. Fly to Çanakkale Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Çanakkale Airport (CKZ)plane plane ESB - CKZ
    2. Take the bus from Çanakkale bus station to Edirne bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edrine to Plovdivbus bus
    11h 57m
    $87–206

  9. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train, train

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ESB - OTP
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain train
    11h 35m
    $81–218

Ankara to Plovdiv by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ankara to Plovdiv.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 937.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Ankara to Plovdiv Bus Station South via Istanbul Otogari and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 14h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ankara to Plovdiv via Halkalı in around 16h 14m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There