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How to get fromBologna to Plovdivby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BLQ - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    7h 23m
    $52–188

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Padovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    21h 19m
    $121–150

  3. Drive 1,423.5 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to Plovdivcar car 1,423.5 km
    13h 24m
    $258–372

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    24h 16m
    $111–114

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus bus N981
    25h 20m
    $129–237

Bologna to Plovdiv by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,148.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bologna Autostazione to Plovdiv Train station via Ljubljana Central Bus Station and Ljubljana bus station in around 25h 20m.

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