How to get fromBalchik to Plovdivby shuttle, train, bus, car or plane

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

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Shuttle, train
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Varnashuttle
2. Take the train from Varna to Plovdivtrain 8632 / ...
7h 17m
$98–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varnabus
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
8h 49m
$23–32
Drive 398.2 km
1. Drive from Balchik to Plovdivcar 398.2 km
4h 35m
$63–91
Fly, train
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
6h 24m
$159–276
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varnabus
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdivbus
9h 30m
$29–56
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Varna Airportshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Plovdivshuttle
6h 15m
$183–527

Balchik to Plovdiv by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 49mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 424.5 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station via Varna Central Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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Plovdiv(opens in a new window), Bulgaria(opens in a new window)

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.

Things to do in Plovdiv

Plovdiv Roman theatre(Opens in a new window)

The Roman theatre of Plovdiv (Latin: TEATRUM TRIMONTENSE; Bulgarian: Пловдивски античен театър, Plovdivski antichen teatar) is one of the world's best-preserved ancient theatres, located in the city center of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It was constructed in the 90s of I century AD, probably under the rulership of Emperor Domitian. The theatre can host between 5000 and 7000 spectators and it is currently in use.

Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален етнографски музей — Пловдив, Regionalen etnografski muzey — Plovdiv) is a museum of ethnography in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Since 1938, it has occupied the 1847 house of the merchant, Argir Kuyumdzhioglu, in the city's Old Town. The museum features six exhibitions, each occupying a separate room.

Alyosha Monument(Opens in a new window)

Alyosha (an affectionate diminutive of Aleksey) is an 11 m tall reinforced concrete statue of a Soviet soldier on Bunarjik Hill in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The statue tops a 6 m pedestal lined with granite. The memorial commemorates Soviet casualties incurred during the Soviet occupation of Bulgaria (which had been an Axis ally) in World War II. It was installed in 1954-57.

Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален исторически музей Пловдив, Regionalen istoricheski muzey Plovdiv) is a historical museum in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Established in 1951, it covers the history of Plovdiv from the 15th century until today (the older history is presented in the Plovdiv Archaeological Museum). It has three departments, each occupying a separate historic building.

Places to stay in Plovdiv

Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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9.2Superb

Capital City Center Apart Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

THE STAY Boutique Hotel Central Square - Free Compliments - Free Wi-Fi - TOP LOCATION - Nearby Paid Parking(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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