There are 5 ways to get from Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Poduyane to Plovdivtrain Ic
2h 38m$2–5Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h$7–11Drive 142.5 km
- Drive from Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdivcar 142.5 km
1h 19m$23–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdivtaxi 142.5 km
1h 19m$130–170Bus via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 11 / ...
3h 35m$10–60
Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv is to train which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Ул. Оборище and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poduyane and arriving at Plovdiv. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Serdika Center Sofia and Plovdiv is 151 km. The road distance is 142.5 km.
The best way to get from Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $2 - $5.
The train from Poduyane to Plovdiv takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs hourly.
Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $2 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Serdika Center Sofia, Bulgaria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Poduyane to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–60
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
OK Supertrans
- Phone
- +359 2 973 2121
- Website
- oktaxi.net
Panda Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 998 2121
- Website
- panda-taxi.com
Taxi Stars
- Phone
- +359 877 144 144
- Website
- taxistars.net
Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 962 1333
- Website
- yellow333.com
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More Questions & Answers
Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station.
Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Serdika Center Sofia to Plovdiv.
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