What is the cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Italy is to train and fly which costs €24 - €170 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Italy is to train and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Italy. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop and arriving at Termini via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Elbasan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Italy. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Roma Termini via Dimitrovgrad, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Firenze Campo Marte and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Italy?

The distance between Plovdiv and Italy is 736 km. The road distance is 1793.8 km.

How do I travel from Plovdiv to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Italy without a car is to train and bus via Trieste which takes 24h 36m and costs €180 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Plovdiv to Italy?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Plovdiv to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Italy bus from?

Plovdiv to Italy bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Italy train from?

Plovdiv to Italy train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.

Where does the Plovdiv to Italy bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Italy bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Italy?

Italy is 1h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 4:59 AM in Plovdiv and 3:59 AM in Italy.

Where does the Plovdiv to Italy train arrive?

Plovdiv to Italy train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Italy is 1794 km. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Plovdiv to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21375+ hotels available in Italy.

Plovdiv to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 12 ways to get from Plovdiv to Italy by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or busferry

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Train, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane SOF - BRI
6h 26m
€51–220
Train, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SOF - FCO
7h 24m
€24–161
Train, bus via Trieste
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
3. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
24h 36m
€180–252
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgradtrain Re / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain Fr
39h
€164–313
Drive 1,793.8 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Romecar 1,793.8 km
16h 55m
€289–417
Train, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane SOF - NAP
6h 56m
€36–300
Train, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SOF - CTA
7h 3m
€47–159
Train, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane SOF - CIA
7h 27m
€55–270
Train, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SOF - BGY
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
8h 6m
€31–170
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
28h 1m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Zagrebbus N981
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N997
29h 32m
€154–245
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Terni - Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Terni to Roma Terminitrain
31h 12m
€132–165

Plovdiv to Italy by train and bus

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24h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.4 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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You can take a bus from Plovdiv Train station to Termini via Zagreb and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 29h 32m.

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