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How to get fromVeliko Tŭrnovo to Smolyanby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Smolyan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdivbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    8h
    $16–22

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    8h 24m
    $8–16

  3. Drive 263.5 km

    1. Drive from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Smolyancar car 263.5 km
    4h 35m
    $42–60

Veliko Tŭrnovo to Smolyan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 302.9 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Smolyan via Plovdiv in around 8h.

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