There are 4 ways to get from Plovdiv to Sredets by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plovdiv to Vladimir Pavlovtrain Ic
5h 19m$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Burgas Central Bus Station Westbus Union Ivkoni
6h$16–22Drive 224.9 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Sredetscar 224.9 km
2h 36m$36–52Bus via Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Stara Zagora Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Elhovobus
- Take the bus from Elhovo to Sredetsbus
7h 15m$14–21
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Sredets is to train which costs $7 - $11 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Sredets is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Sredets. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Sredets via Burgas West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Sredets. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Vladimir Pavlov via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Sredets is 321 km. The road distance is 224.9 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Sredets without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Plovdiv to Sredets, including transfers.
Plovdiv to Sredets bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Plovdiv to Sredets train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Sredets is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $23 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Sredets, Burgas, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Vladimir Pavlov every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Burgas Central Bus Station West once daily. Tickets cost $12–19 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Plovdiv to Vladimir Pavlov
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- 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 Bus Station South to Burgas Central Bus Station West
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- [email protected]
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Plovdiv to Stara Zagora Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Stara Zagora to Elhovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- burgasbus.info
Bus from Elhovo to Sredets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://burgasbus.info/eng/?cat=1
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Sredets bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Burgas Central Bus Station West.
Plovdiv to Sredets train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vladimir Pavlov station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Sredets is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Plovdiv to Sredets.
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