What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Plovdiv?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Plovdiv is to fly and night train and train which costs $150 - $300 and takes 13h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Plovdiv?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Plovdiv is to fly and train which takes 11h 26m and costs $150 - $310.

How far is it from Cairo to Plovdiv?

The distance between Cairo and Plovdiv is 1752 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Plovdiv?

It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Cairo to Plovdiv, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 9:17 PM in Cairo and 8:17 PM in Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 840+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Cairo to Plovdiv - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and night train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Plovdiv by plane, train, or night train

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Fly to Sofia Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CAI - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
11h 26m
$154–307
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane CAI - AXD
2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain
3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain
15h 35m
$147–471
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CAI - OTP
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain
3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain
13h 34m
$159–296

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

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,752.3 km
Duration: 11h 26m

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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