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How to get fromKarlovo to Smolyanby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Karlovo to Smolyan by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Karlovo to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Asenovgrad to Smolyantaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    $52–69

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karlovo to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    5h 20m
    $5–13

  3. Drive 155.1 km

    1. Drive from Karlovo to Smolyancar car 155.1 km
    2h 40m
    $25–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karlovo to Smolyantaxi taxi 155.1 km
    2h 40m
    $65–80

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Karlovo to Plovdivbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    5h 20m

Karlovo to Smolyan by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Karlovo, Bulgaria and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Karlovo to Smolyan via Plovdiv in around 5h 20m.

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