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 $140 - $190 and takes 33h 50m.

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 32m and costs $80 - $280.

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 and arriving at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Plovdiv via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Plovdiv?

The distance between Basel and Plovdiv is 1507 km. The road distance is 1790.7 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 train and bus via Munich which takes 31h 3m and costs $75 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m 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 Yubim, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Plovdiv train from?

Basel to Plovdiv train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Basel to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 8:30 AM in Basel and 9:30 AM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Basel to Plovdiv train arrive?

Basel to Plovdiv train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Plovdiv is 1791 km. It takes approximately 18h 14m to drive from Basel to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 144+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Basel to Plovdiv - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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)plane BSL - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
7h 32m
$82–274
Train, bus via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
31h 3m
$75–270
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
5. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
35h 58m
$440–785
Drive 1,790.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Plovdivcar 1,790.7 km
18h 14m
$361–522
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 35m
$149–376
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ZRH - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
14h 45m
$179–410
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 64 / ...
31h 42m
$107–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 11 / ...
33h 50m
$143–187

Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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3h 10mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,507.2 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Basel to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 33h 50m.

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