There are 5 ways to get from Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
1h 51m$6–13Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain Ic
2h 37m$2–5Drive 145.7 km
- Drive from Sofia Central Station to Plovdivcar 145.7 km
1h 25m$23–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia Central Station to Plovdivtaxi 145.7 km
1h 25m$140–170Bus via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 11 / ...
2h 26m$5–7
Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv is to train which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sofia and arriving at Plovdiv. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Sofia Central Station and Plovdiv is 145 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $6 - $13.
The bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Sofia Central Station, Bulgaria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
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. SARVALTEH AUTO also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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
- Union Ivkoni
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- SVS
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
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
- Citylines
- 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
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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
Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station.
Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Sofia Central Station to Plovdiv.
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