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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kalamata to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane KLX - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    10h 11m
    $114–268

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    20h 12m
    $46–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus Express
    2. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    18h 37m
    $92–123

  4. Drive 956 km

    1. Drive from Kalamata to Plovdivcar car 956 km
    13h 35m
    $201–290

  5. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    19h 35m
    $113–155

  6. Bus via Thessaloníki #2

    1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Tripolibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tripoli to Thessalonikibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Plovdivbus bus
    21h 30m
    $131–159

Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 794.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Kalamata, Greece and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Kalamata to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων Κηφισου, Μεταξουργειο, and Athens Chiou in around 18h 37m.

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