There are 5 ways to get from Blagoevgrad to Pleven by bus, train, or car
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 Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni
5h 2m$12–17Train
cheapest- Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Sofia to Pleventrain Ic
6h$4–8Bus, train
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Pleventrain Ic
5h 22m$7–10Drive 257.8 km
- Drive from Blagoevgrad to Plevencar 257.8 km
3h 6m$42–61Train via Sofia
- Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pleventrain Ic / ...
5h 57m$5–9
Blagoevgrad to Pleven by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Pleven is to train which costs $4 - $8 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Pleven is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Blagoevgrad to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Blagoevgrad and arriving at Pleven Bus Stop via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Blagoevgrad to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Blagoevgrad and arriving at Pleven via Централна Гара and Sofia Sever. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Blagoevgrad and Pleven is 260 km. The road distance is 257.8 km.
The best way to get from Blagoevgrad to Pleven without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Blagoevgrad to Pleven, including transfers.
Blagoevgrad to Pleven bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Blagoevgrad station.
Blagoevgrad to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Blagoevgrad station.
The best way to get from Blagoevgrad to Pleven is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can train via Sofia, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and Pleven, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Blagoevgrad to Pleven Bus Stop via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blagoevgrad to Pleven via Sofia, Централна Гара, Гара София Север, and Sofia Sever in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–5
Train from Blagoevgrad to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Sofia Sever to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Blagoevgrad to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Sofia to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- 0888 302 311
- [email protected]
- Website
- chona.alle.bg
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Blagoevgrad to Pleven bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Blagoevgrad to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blagoevgrad to Pleven is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Blagoevgrad to Pleven.
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