There are 10 ways to get from Szeged to Pleven by bus, plane, night train, train, or car
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Bus to Arad, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train, train
best- Take the bus from Szeged to Aradbus
- Fly from Arad (ARW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ARW - OTP
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleventrain
8h 41m$89–254Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
- Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beogradtrain Ir / ...
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pleventrain Ic / ...
15h 32m$37–72Train
- Take the train from Szeged to Bekescsabatrain Re
- Take the train from Bekescsaba to Videletrain Ic
- Take the train from Videle to Pleventrain 461
22h 32m$61–70Bus, night train, train
- Take the bus from Szeged, autóbusz-állomás to Lőkösháza, vasútállomásbus
- Take the nighttrain from Lokoshaza to Videlenighttrain
- Take the train from Videle to Pleventrain 461
22h 44m$84–93Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train
- Take the train from Szeged to Ferihegytrain
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUD - SOF
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pleventrain
10h 23m$47–204Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train, train
- Take the bus from Szeged to Timisoarabus
- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSR - OTP
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleventrain
10h 53m$83–205Train, train to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
- Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain
- Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beogradtrain
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BEG - SOF
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pleventrain
11h 52m$89–223Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, night train, train
- Take the train from Szeged to Ferihegytrain
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleventrain
11h 42m$58–170Bus
- Take the bus from Szeged to Aradbus 962
- Take the bus from Arad to Montana bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Montana to Plevenbus
15h 45mDrive 647.7 km
- Drive from Szeged to Plevencar 647.7 km
9h 4m$114–164
Szeged to Pleven by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Szeged to Pleven is to train and bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 15h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Szeged to Pleven is to bus and fly and night train and train which takes 8h 41m and costs $85 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Szeged to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Szeged and arriving at Pleven via Arad and Montana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Szeged to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Szeged and arriving at Pleven via Bekescsaba and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.
The distance between Szeged and Pleven is 846 km. The road distance is 647.7 km.
The best way to get from Szeged to Pleven without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 32m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Szeged to Pleven, including transfers.
Szeged to Pleven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Szeged station.
Szeged to Pleven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Szeged station.
The best way to get from Szeged to Pleven is to train which takes 22h 32m and costs $60 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Szeged, Hungary and Pleven, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Szeged to Pleven via Bekescsaba and Videle in around 22h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Szeged to Pleven via Arad, Montana bus station, and Montana in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Arad to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $60–230
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Saturday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–190
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Arad to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–210
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Arad to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–190
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $23–170
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–100
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Sofia Sever to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Sofia Sever to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Sofia Sever to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Videle to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–28
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Lokoshaza to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $49–54
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Videle to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–28
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szeged to Subotica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szeged to Bekescsaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Bekescsaba to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $31–36
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szeged to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szeged to Subotica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szeged to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +381 11 360 28 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- srbijavoz.rs
Train from Subotica to Novi Beograd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- srbijavoz.rs
- Rail 2nd Class
- $6–8
- 1st Class
- $8–12
Train from Subotica to Novi Beograd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- srbijavoz.rs
- Rail 2nd Class
- $6–8
- 1st Class
- $8–12
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Szeged to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Szeged to Timisoara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Szeged to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Montana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Szeged, autóbusz-állomás to Lőkösháza, vasútállomás
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
- Phone
- 0886 45 97 00
- Website
- montana-dnes.com
Bus from Montana to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- montana-dnes.com
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Booking & Getting There
Szeged to Pleven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arad station.
Pleven is 1h ahead of Szeged. It is currently 2:34 AM in Szeged and 3:34 AM in Pleven.
Szeged to Pleven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bekescsaba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Szeged to Pleven is 648 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Szeged to Pleven.
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