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How to get fromPlovdiv to Blagoevgradby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Sofia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus bus N1999
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    4h 25m
    $24–40

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain train Ic / ...
    5h 36m
    $4–7

  3. Drive 199 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Blagoevgradcar car 199 km
    2h 47m
    $32–46

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Blagoevgradbus bus
    4h 48m
    $6–9

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Pazardzhikbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Blagoevgradbus bus
    5h 14m

Plovdiv to Blagoevgrad by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Blagoevgrad Bus Station via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Blagoevgrad via Sofia in around 5h 36m.

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