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How to get fromDubai to Plovdivby plane, train, or night train

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

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Sofia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane DXB - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    11h 41m
    $304–448

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Sofia Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane SHJ - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    14h 42m
    $148–415

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, night train, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane DXB - OTP
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain train
    14h 53m
    $259–497

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,658.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Plovdiv. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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 subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) 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.

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