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There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Budapest by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane SOF - BUD
    7h 3m
    Ft 9,965–57,287

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    13h 58m
    Ft 31,071–50,249

  3. Drive 905.4 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Budapestcar car 905.4 km
    8h 36m
    Ft 49,453–71,431

  4. Train to Burgas Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Burgastrain train
    2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BOJ - BUD
    8h 31m
    Ft 18,311–63,399

  5. Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane SOF - VIE
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    9h 37m
    Ft 22,765–90,037

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus N982
    18h 11m
    Ft 23,873–40,407

Plovdiv to Budapest by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
TicketFt 23,873Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 785.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Budapest, Hungary?

Karat-S operates a bus from Plovdiv to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar once daily. Tickets cost Ft 30,000–50,000 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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