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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 27h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $55 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Plovdiv?

The distance between Basel and Plovdiv is 1506 km. The road distance is 1790.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 27h 45m and costs $85 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Basel to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Plovdiv bus from?

Basel to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Basel to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 27h 45m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $410 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Basel to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 1:58 AM in Basel and 2:58 AM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Basel to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Plovdiv is 1790 km. It takes approximately 18h 10m to drive from Basel to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 743+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Basel to Plovdiv - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Plovdiv by plane, bus, car, car train, train, or shuttle

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

Fly Basel to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BSL - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
7h 24m
$57–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach StationUnion Ivkoni
27h 45m
$86–123
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdiv
17h 20m
$401–553
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)ZRH - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 34m
$122–277
Fly Basel to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)BSL - PDV
13h 40m
$100–401
Fly Basel to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BSL - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
11h 33m
$359–610
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus StopCitylines 64 / ...
31h 52m
$152–238
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdiv8611 / ...
34h 10m
$137–177
Drive 1,790.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Plovdiv1,790.2 km
18h 10m
$361–522

Basel to Plovdiv by bus

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27h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,506.2 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 27h 45m. Alternatively, Wizz Air flies from Basel (BSL) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) 3 times a week.

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