There are 3 ways to get from Plovdiv to Kapıkule by bus, train, or car
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Kapıkule is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Kapıkule is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Kapikule via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Kapikule via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Plovdiv and Kapıkule is 178 km. The road distance is 166.1 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Kapıkule without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Plovdiv to Kapıkule, including transfers.
Plovdiv to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Kapıkule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Kapıkule is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Kapıkule, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Plovdiv to Kapikule once daily. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Kapikule twice daily. Tickets cost ₺130–230 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Plovdiv to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺130–230
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺130–190
- 1st Class
- ₺170–230
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Plovdiv to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺650–950
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Booking & Getting There
Plovdiv to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Kapikule station.
Plovdiv to Kapıkule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kapikule station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Kapıkule is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Plovdiv to Kapıkule.
There are 97+ hotels available in Kapıkule.