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How to get fromPlovdiv to Israelby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Plovdiv to Israel by train or plane

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  1. Train to Sofia Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SOF - TLV
    7h 48m
    ₪274–834

  2. Train, train to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Porttrain train
    3. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane AXD - TLV
    12h 26m
    ₪536–1,944

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₪243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,723.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Israel?

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Israel. 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 Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Tel Aviv Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to Svilengrad, drive to Ormenio, take the train to Alexandroupoli Port, take the taxi to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Tel Aviv Center.

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