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

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There are 2 ways to get from Malta to Plovdiv by plane, train, or night train

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane MLA - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    7h 22m
    $55–198

  2. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane MLA - OTP
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain train
    11h 33m
    $60–217

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,231.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Malta and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Plovdiv. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) 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 bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni), take the train to Bucharest, walk to Bucharest North, take the vehicle to Dimitrovgrad, walk to Dimitrovgrad, then take the train to Plovdiv.

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