There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus N1999
3h 40m$14–17Train
cheapest- Take the train from Poduyane to Plovdivtrain Ic
4h 3m$9–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia to Plovdiv-PDV156.3 km
1h 36mDrive 156.3 km
- Drive from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)car 156.3 km
1h 36m$25–36Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdivbus
3h 45m$11–13
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV). However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Plovdiv International Airport via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV). However, there are services departing from Poduyane and arriving at Plovdiv via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Sofia and Plovdiv Airport (PDV) is 161 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $13 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV), including transfers.
Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $13 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Plovdiv Airport (PDV), Bulgaria?
FlixBus operates a bus from Sofia to Plovdiv Bus Station South twice daily. Tickets cost $14–24 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Poduyane to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Bus from Sofia to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia to Plovdiv-PDV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Sofia to Plovdiv Airport (PDV).
There are 868+ hotels available in Plovdiv Airport (PDV).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia and Plovdiv Airport (PDV). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.