There are 4 ways to get from Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovobus
3h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovotrain Ic
5h 7m$3–6Drive 179.3 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress)car 179.3 km
2h 52m$29–41Bus via Gabrovo
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Veliko Tarnovobus
5h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Veliko Tarnovo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Veliko Tarnovo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Tsarevets (fortress) is 202 km. The road distance is 179.3 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .
The bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) bus services, operated by Plovdiv Express - 2000, depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Tsarevets (fortress), Oblast Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria?
Plovdiv Express - 2000 operates a bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo once daily, and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo twice daily. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–6
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- 0888 211 781
- [email protected]
- Website
- plovdivexpres-2000.com
Bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- plovdivexpres-2000.com
- Phone
- +359 66 80 55 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- optgabrovo.eu
Bus from Plovdiv to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- optgabrovo.eu
Bus from Gabrovo to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- optgabrovo.eu
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) bus services, operated by Plovdiv Express - 2000, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress) is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Plovdiv to Tsarevets (fortress).
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