There are 5 ways to get from Plovdiv to Melnik by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Sofia
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus N1999
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnikbus
6h 25m$20–32Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnikbus
7h 25m$8–12Train
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Sofia to Damyanitsatrain Ic
7h 47m$11–16Drive 220.7 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Melnikcar 220.7 km
4h 13m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus
- Take the bus from Samokov to Sandanskibus
9h 10m$12–19
Plovdiv to Melnik by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Melnik is to train and bus which costs $7 - $13 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Melnik is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Melnik. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Melnik via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Melnik. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Damyanitsa via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Melnik is 326 km. The road distance is 220.7 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Melnik without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 6h 25m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Plovdiv to Melnik, including transfers.
Plovdiv to Melnik bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Plovdiv to Melnik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Melnik is to bus via Sofia which takes 6h 25m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Melnik, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Melnik via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Melnik via Sofia and Damyanitsa in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Plovdiv to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Sofia to Damyanitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Plovdiv to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- 0722 60019
- [email protected]
- Website
- samokov-info.com
Bus from Plovdiv to Samokov
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://samokov-info.com/?lang=en
Bus from Samokov to Sandanski
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://samokov-info.com/?lang=en
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Melnik bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.
Plovdiv to Melnik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Melnik is 221 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Plovdiv to Melnik.
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