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How to get fromZakynthos to Plovdivby plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Zakynthos to Plovdiv by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ZTH - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    9h 51m
    $99–238

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyllíni to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    18h 23m
    $41–66

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    16h 35m
    $81–123

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesádacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Poros to Killinicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Killini to Plovdivcar car
    15h 51m
    $201–348

  5. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane ZTH - AXD
    2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain train
    3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain train
    11h 38m
    $113–354

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Larissa

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patras to Larisabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Larissa to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Plovdivbus bus
    18h 59m
    $96–153

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 741.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Zakynthos, Greece and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Zakynthos to Plovdiv. However, you can take the bus to Zakinthos Airport, walk to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) 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 a vehicle from Zakynthos to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station in around 16h 35m.

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