There are 5 ways to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv International Airport to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus N1999
3h 10m$20–30Train
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
3h 49m$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Plovdiv-PDV to Sofia156.9 km
1h 33mDrive 156.9 km
- Drive from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofiacar 156.9 km
1h 33m$25–36Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3h 45m$11–13
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv International Airport and arriving at Sofia via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Sofia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Plovdiv Airport (PDV) and Sofia is 161 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $20 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia, including transfers.
Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia bus services, operated by BG Prevoz, depart from Plovdiv International Airport station.
Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $20 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv Airport (PDV), Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Plovdiv International Airport to Sofia via Plovdiv Bus Station South in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Sofia hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Plovdiv to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 888 705 787
- Website
- bgprevoz.com
Bus from Plovdiv International Airport to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- bgprevoz.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Plovdiv to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Plovdiv-PDV to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia bus services, operated by BG Prevoz, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Plovdiv Airport (PDV) and Sofia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.