Rome2Rio

How to get fromSofia Airport Station to Plovdivby train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

Find Transport to Plovdiv

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Sofia Airport Station to Plovdiv by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    3h 22m
    $3–6

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    3h 27m
    $7–11

  3. Drive 140.7 km

    1. Drive from Sofia Airport Station to Plovdivcar car 140.7 km
    1h 20m
    $23–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia Airport Station to Plovdivtaxi taxi 140.7 km
    1h 20m
    $130–170

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia Airport to Plovdivshuttle bus
    1h 37m
    $98–112

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sofia Airport Station to Plovdiv.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Sofia Airport Station, 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.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers