There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Mavrudovo
best- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
3h 35m$14–61Train
cheapest- Take the train from Poduyane to Plovdivtrain Ic
3h 44m$4–6Drive 157 km
- Drive from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airportcar 157 km
1h 37m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus N1999
3h 40m$14–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport is to train which costs $3 - $7 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Plovdiv via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport. However, there are services departing from Poduyane and arriving at Mavrudovo via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Sofia and Plovdiv International Airport is 162 km. The road distance is 157 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport without a car is to bus via Mavrudovo which takes 3h 35m and costs $13 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport, including transfers.
Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport is to bus via Mavrudovo which takes 3h 35m and costs $13 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Plovdiv International Airport, Bulgaria?
Karat-S operates a bus from Sofia to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $12–60 and the journey takes 2h 20m. 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
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–60
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- 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
- $14–23
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Sofia to Plovdiv International Airport.
There are 867+ hotels available in Plovdiv International Airport.