There are 6 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain Ic
3h 1m$3–6Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 27m$7–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Plovdiv140.7 km
1h 20mDrive 140.7 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdivcar 140.7 km
1h 20m$23–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdivtaxi 140.7 km
1h 20m$110–140Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv
1h 37m$97–111
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv is to train which costs $2 - $6 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Умбал Св. Анна and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Plovdiv via Iskarsko Shose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Plovdiv is 147 km. The road distance is 140.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $2 - $6.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $2 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 19m. 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 Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- 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
- +359 888 22 11 21
- Website
- dealcabs.com
Shuttle from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $97–111
- Schedules at
- dealcabs.com
- Standard 4 passenger vehicle
- $97
- Standard 8 passenger vehicle
- $111
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
OK Supertrans
- Phone
- +359 2 973 2121
- Website
- oktaxi.net
Panda Taxi
- Phone
- +358 2 998 2121
- Website
- panda-taxi.com
Taxi Stars
- Phone
- +359 877 144 144
- Website
- taxistars.net
Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 9 11 19
- Website
- yellow333.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv.
There are 847+ hotels available in Plovdiv.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Plovdiv. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.