What is the cheapest way to get from Balchik to Plovdiv?

The cheapest way to get from Balchik to Plovdiv is to bus via Plovdiv which costs $20 - $45 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balchik to Plovdiv?

The fastest way to get from Balchik to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Balchik and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Balchik to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Balchik kv. Levski and arriving at Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station via Varna Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Balchik to Plovdiv?

The distance between Balchik and Plovdiv is 425 km. The road distance is 398 km.

How do I travel from Balchik to Plovdiv without a car?

The best way to get from Balchik to Plovdiv without a car is to shuttle and train which takes 7h 28m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Balchik to Plovdiv?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Balchik to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balchik to Plovdiv bus from?

Balchik to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Autogaravn, depart from Balchik kv. Levski station.

Where does the Balchik to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Balchik to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Autogaravn, arrive at Varna station.

Can I drive from Balchik to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Balchik to Plovdiv is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Balchik to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 785+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Balchik to Plovdiv - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Balchik to Plovdiv by shuttle, train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, train
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Varnashuttle
2. Take the train from Varna to Plovdivtrain Ic
7h 28m
$99–139
Bus via Plovdiv
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varnabus
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdivbus
9h 30m
$21–41
Bus
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
Drive 398 km
1. Drive from Balchik to Plovdivcar 398 km
4h 34m
$63–91
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
5h 34m
$172–287

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

21Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balchik to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 424.5 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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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