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How to get fromPlovdiv to Shipka Passby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Shipka Pass by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Filipovo to Sahranetrain train Ic
    2. Take the taxi from Sahrane to Shipka Passtaxi taxi
    2h 26m
    $17–21

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kazanlaktrain train Ic
    3h 36m
    $10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Kazanlakbus bus
    3h 21m
    $12–16

  4. Drive 114.7 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Shipka Passcar car 114.7 km
    1h 50m
    $19–27

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plovdiv to Shipka Passtaxi taxi 114.7 km
    1h 50m
    $90–110

  6. Bus via Plovdiv

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Kazanlakbus bus
    5h 23m
    $16–18

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 129.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Shipka Pass, Gabrovo, Bulgaria?

BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Plovdiv to Kazanlak once daily. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Kazanlak twice daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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