There are 3 ways to get from Kapıkule to Plovdiv by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Kapıkule to Plovdiv is to train which costs $7 - $12 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kapıkule to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kapıkule to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Kapikule and arriving at Plovdiv via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Kapıkule to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Kapikule and arriving at Plovdiv via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Kapıkule and Plovdiv is 173 km. The road distance is 161.4 km.
The best way to get from Kapıkule to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $18 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Kapıkule to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Kapıkule to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Kapikule station.
Kapıkule to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kapikule station.
The best way to get from Kapıkule to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 3h and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Kapıkule, Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Kapikule to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $13–19 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Kapikule to Plovdiv twice daily. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kapikule to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Kapikule to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $13–19
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Booking & Getting There
Kapıkule to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Kapıkule to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kapıkule to Plovdiv is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Kapıkule to Plovdiv.
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