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How to get fromPrague to Plovdivby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Prague to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane PRG - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    7h 38m
    $40–180

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    21h 55m
    $120–200

  3. Drive 1,381.6 km

    1. Drive from Prague to Plovdivcar car 1,381.6 km
    14h 11m
    $245–354

  4. Fly to Burgas Airport, train

    1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane plane PRG - BOJ
    2. Take the train from Burgas to Plovdivtrain train
    9h 42m
    $103–264

  5. Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane PRG - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Plovdivshuttle bus
    10h 2m
    $177–664

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofiabus bus N982
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    26h 5m
    $135–223

Prague to Plovdiv by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,242.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Arda Tur operates a bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station South once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 21h 55m.

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