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How to get fromPlovdiv to Skópelosby bus, car ferry, train, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Plovdiv to Skópelos by bus, car ferry, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, KTELbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Thessaloniki to Skópeloscarferry car ferry
    12h 28m
    €105–259

  2. Bus, Hydrofoil

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 79
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Volos to Glossaferry ferry
    15h 58m
    €77–118

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus 983
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Thessaloniki to Skópeloscarferry car ferry
    13h 29m
    €98–259

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Thessalonikicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Thessaloniki to Skópeloscarferry car ferry
    9h 23m
    €137–293

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 664 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Skópelos, Thessaly, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Skópelos. However, you can take the bus to Thessaloniki, KTEL, walk to Thessaloniki New Station, take the line 1 subway to Dimokratias, walk to Thessaloniki, then take the car ferry to Skópelos. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Skópelos via Sofia, Sofia, Thessaloniki train station, Thessaloniki New Station, Dimokratias, and Port of Thessaloniki in around 13h 29m.

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