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How to get fromPirot to Plovdivby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pirot to Plovdiv by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kalotina - Zapad to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    4h 50m
    $8–13

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    5h 20m
    $17–29

  3. Drive 234.3 km

    1. Drive from Pirot to Plovdivcar car 234.3 km
    2h 21m
    $37–54

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    5h 50m
    $12–23

  5. Bus via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 11 / ...
    5h 55m
    $20–78

Pirot to Plovdiv by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Pirot, Serbia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Kalotina - Zapad to Plovdiv 4 times a week. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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