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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $70 - $260 and takes 7h 31m.

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 31m and costs $70 - $260.

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 Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 15m.

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 Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 10m.

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 7m and costs $170 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m 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.

Bus or fly from Basel to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Basel to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 12h 32m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 33h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Basel to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 9:19 PM in Basel and 10:19 PM 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 16m to drive from Basel to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 141+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

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

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
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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 31m
$72–254
Train, bus via Munich
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 7m
$178–335
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 Dimitrovgradnighttrain
5. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain 492
35h 10m
$441–793
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdivcar
17h 25m
$401–553
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 40m
$137–311
Fly Basel to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane BSL - PDV
12h 32m
$105–451
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
$162–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
33h 15m
$137–176
Drive 1,790.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Plovdivcar 1,790.7 km
18h 16m
$361–522

Basel to Plovdiv by train and bus

3Weekly Services

31h 7mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,507.2 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

Wizz Air flies from Basel (BSL) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 33h 15m.

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