There are 6 ways to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
4h 15m$77–153Drive 352.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdivcar 352.5 km
3h 55m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus
6h 10m$69–105Train
- Take the train from Varna to Plovdivtrain Ic
6h 52m$73–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Varna-VAR to Plovdiv352.5 km
3h 55mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Plovdiv
5h$90–400
Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna Airport (VAR) station to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Plovdiv via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Varna Airport (VAR) and Plovdiv is 514 km. The road distance is 352.5 km.
The best way to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.
Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Varna Airport (VAR), Bulgaria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Karat-S operates a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Plovdiv every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 5h 41m.
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Varna Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- 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 Varna to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $7–9
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
Shuttle from Varna Airport to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–400
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Varna-VAR to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.
Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv.
There are 860+ hotels available in Plovdiv.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Varna Airport (VAR) and Plovdiv. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.