There are 2 ways to get from Tel Aviv to Plovdiv by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sofia Airport, train
best- Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TLV - SOF
- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
8h 30m$88–272Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train
- Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane TLV - AXD
- Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain
13h 49m$141–507
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tel Aviv to Plovdiv is to fly and train which costs $85 - $280 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tel Aviv to Plovdiv is to fly and train which takes 8h 30m and costs $85 - $280.
The distance between Tel Aviv and Plovdiv is 1722 km.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Tel Aviv to Plovdiv, including transfers.
There are 849+ hotels available in Plovdiv.
What companies run services between Tel Aviv, Israel and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
There is no direct connection from Tel Aviv to Plovdiv. However, you can take the train to נתב''ג, walk to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport, take the subway to Sofia Iskarsko Shose, walk to Iskarsko Shose, then take the train to Plovdiv. Alternatively, you can take the train to נתב''ג, walk to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) airport, fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD), take the taxi to Alexandroupoli Port, take the train to Ormenio, drive to Svilengrad, then take the train to Plovdiv.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Sofia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–370
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–360
- Website
- elal.com
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–380
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–320
- Website
- arkia.co.il
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Svilengrad to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormenio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
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