There are 5 ways to get from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Filipovo to Kazanlaktrain Ic
3h 9m$2–4Bus via Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianskibus Union Ivkoni
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Shipkabus
3h 34m$8–11Drive 99.4 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station)car 99.4 km
1h 26m$17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station)taxi 99.4 km
1h 26m$85–110Bus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Kazanlakbus
5h 5m$8
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Shipka (Station). However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station and arriving at Shipka via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station). However, there are services departing from Filipovo and arriving at Kazanlak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Shipka (Station) is 133 km. The road distance is 99.4 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $2 - $4.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station), including transfers.
Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station.
Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Filipovo station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can bus via Stara Zagora, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Shipka (Station), Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Filipovo to Kazanlak twice daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station to Shipka via Stara Zagora in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Filipovo to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 042 605 349
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Stara Zagora to Shipka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
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- Phone
- 0888 211 781
- [email protected]
- Website
- plovdivexpres-2000.com
Bus from Plovdiv to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Eko Taxi
- Phone
- +359 87 750 6155
- Website
- ekotaxi.bg
Elma Taxi
- Phone
- +359 32 6160
- Website
- viailet.bg
Taxi 1
- Phone
- +359 32 6155
- Website
- taxi1.bg
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Booking & Getting There
Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski.
Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kazanlak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Shipka (Station) is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Plovdiv to Shipka (Station).
There are 310+ hotels available in Shipka (Station).