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There are 5 ways to get from Plovdiv to Vratsa by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus bus N1999
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vratsabus bus
    4h 25m
    $18–33

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Vratsatrain train Ic / ...
    5h 56m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 220.9 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Vratsacar car 220.9 km
    2h 34m
    $35–51

  4. Train via Mezdra

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Mezdratrain train Re / ...
    6h 18m
    $5–8

  5. Bus via Plovdiv

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vratsabus bus
    6h 41m

Plovdiv to Vratsa by train and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Vratsa, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Vratsa via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Vratsa via Sofia, Централна Гара, Гара София Север, and Sofia Sever in around 5h 56m.

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