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How to get fromCairo to Plovdivby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Plovdiv by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane CAI - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    11h 15m
    $164–337

  2. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane CAI - AXD
    2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain train
    3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain train
    14h 38m
    $158–433

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,752.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Plovdiv. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport, take the subway to Sofia Iskarsko Shose, walk to Iskarsko Shose, then take the train to Plovdiv. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD), take the taxi to Alexandroupoli Port, take the train to Ormenio, drive to Svilengrad, then take the train to Plovdiv.

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