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How to get fromBlagoevgrad to Plovdivby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Sofia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    4h 5m
    $17–27

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    5h 26m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 203.3 km

    1. Drive from Blagoevgrad to Plovdivcar car 203.3 km
    2h 38m
    $32–47

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Plovdivbus bus
    4h 53m
    $6–9

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Pazardzhikbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Plovdivbus bus
    5h 15m

Blagoevgrad to Plovdiv by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blagoevgrad to Plovdiv via Sofia in around 5h 26m.

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