There are 5 ways to get from Karlovo to Melnik by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnikbus
6h 55m$12–18Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Karlovo to Sofiatrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnikbus
7h 55m$8–12Train
- Take the train from Karlovo to Sofiatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Sofia to Damyanitsatrain Ic
8h 17m$11–16Drive 275 km
- Drive from Karlovo to Melnikcar 275 km
4h 58m$44–63Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karlovo to Melniktaxi 275 km
4h 58m$110–140
Karlovo to Melnik by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karlovo to Melnik is to train and bus which costs $7 - $13 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Karlovo to Melnik is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlovo station to Melnik. However, there are services departing from Karlovo Bus Station and arriving at Melnik via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlovo to Melnik. However, there are services departing from Karlovo and arriving at Damyanitsa via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Karlovo and Melnik is 320 km. The road distance is 275 km.
The best way to get from Karlovo to Melnik without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Karlovo to Melnik, including transfers.
Karlovo to Melnik bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Karlovo Bus Station.
Karlovo to Melnik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Karlovo station.
The best way to get from Karlovo to Melnik is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Karlovo, Bulgaria and Melnik, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Melnik via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karlovo to Melnik via Sofia and Damyanitsa in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Karlovo to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Sofia to Damyanitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Karlovo to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Karlovo to Melnik bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Karlovo to Melnik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlovo to Melnik is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Karlovo to Melnik.
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