There are 4 ways to get from Plovdiv to Sozopol by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plovdiv to Burgastrain Ic
4h 36m$9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Union Ivkoni
5h$16–22Drive 279.6 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Sozopolcar 279.6 km
2h 43m$44–64Bus via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Burgas Bus Station Southbus
5h 22m$56–79
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Sozopol is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Sozopol is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Sozopol. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station and arriving at Sozopol via Burgas South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Sozopol. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Burgas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Sozopol is 327 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Sozopol without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Plovdiv to Sozopol, including transfers.
Plovdiv to Sozopol bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station.
Plovdiv to Sozopol train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Sozopol is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $22 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Sozopol, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Burgas every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Burgas Bus Station South 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Plovdiv to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Sozopol bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Burgas Bus Station South.
Plovdiv to Sozopol train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Burgas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Sozopol is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Plovdiv to Sozopol.
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