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

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There are 4 ways to get from Varna to Plovdiv by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Varna to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    5h 44m
    $10–14

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 2m
    $16–35

  3. Drive 359.4 km

    1. Drive from Varna to Plovdivcar car 359.4 km
    4h 2m
    $57–82

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    5h 45m
    $151–252

Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Plovdiv every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, 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. SARVALTEH AUTO also services this route once daily.

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