There are 5 ways to get from Sofia Serdica 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
2h 48m$8–12Train
cheapest- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain Ic
3h 21m$3–6Drive 143.4 km
- Drive from Sofia Serdica to Plovdivcar 143.4 km
1h 21m$23–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia Serdica to Plovdivtaxi 143.4 km
1h 21m$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 23m$11–61
Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv is to train which costs $2 - $6 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Serdica station to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Сердика and arriving at Plovdiv via Iskarsko Shose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Sofia Serdica and Plovdiv is 146 km. The road distance is 143.4 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
The best way to get from Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Sofia Serdica, 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. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- 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 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 21m
- 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
Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station.
Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Sofia Serdica to Plovdiv.
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