Rome2Rio

How to get fromBerlin to Plovdivby plane, train, bus, night train, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Plovdiv

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Berlin to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or shuttle

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

  1. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BER - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    8h 5m
    $56–309

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    27h 25m
    $75–118

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain train 27
    2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain train Rj
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    4. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain night train
    5. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    34h 14m
    $349–622

  4. Drive  1,708.2 km

    1. Drive from Berlin to Plovdivcar car 1,708.2 km
    17h 26m
    $282–407

  5. Fly to Plovdiv Airport

    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane plane BER - PDV
    9h 55m
    $139–529

  6. Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane BER - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Plovdivshuttle bus
    10h 25m
    $153–733

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    27h 39m
    $265–267

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Berlin to Plovdiv.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,481.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station South once daily. Tickets cost $260 and the journey takes 26h 25m.

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