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How to get fromPlovdiv to Damascusby train, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Plovdiv to Damascus by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Damascus International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane SOF - DAM
    10h 55m
    $269–615

  2. Train, fly to Beirut International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane SOF - BEY
    3. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Damascuscar car
    10h 29m
    $246–373

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,716.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Damascus, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Damascus. However, you can take the train to Iskarsko Shose, walk to Искърско Шосе, take the subway to Летище София, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM), then take the taxi to Damascus. Alternatively, you can take the train to Iskarsko Shose, walk to Искърско Шосе, take the subway to Летище София, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), then drive to Damascus.

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