How to get fromTirana to Plovdivby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tirana to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Sofia Airport, train
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1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TIA - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
7h
$45–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
14h 12m
$59–63
Drive 559.4 km
1. Drive from Tirana to Plovdivcar 559.4 km
8h 1m
$102–147
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane TIA - AXD
2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain
3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain
14h 18m
$139–284
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain Ic
14h 22m
$54–57
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 42 / ...
20h 35m

Tirana to Plovdiv by bus and train

3Weekly Services

14h 22mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502.4 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Posta 1 to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Teg, Tirana, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 14h 12m.

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Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, standing on the banks of the Maritsa river in the historical region of Thrace, behind the state capital Sofia. It has a population of 346,893 and 675,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Plovdiv is a cultural hub in Bulgaria and was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. The city is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.

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