How to get fromBatumi to Plovdivby plane, bus, car ferry, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Batumi to Plovdiv by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BUS - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 14m
$240–413
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Arhavi
2. Take the bus from Arhavi to Adapazarı
3. Take the train from Adapazarı to Gebze
4. Take the train from Gebze to Mustafa Kemal
5. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
30h 49m
$50–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Istanbul Aksaray
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
27h 43m
$53–71
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Batumi to Burgas
2. Take the train from Vladimir Pavlov to PlovdivRe
2d 14h
$247–278
Drive 1,669.6 km
1. Drive from Batumi to Plovdiv1,669.6 km
20h 4m
$263–380
Bus via Arhavi
1. Take the bus from Arhavi bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK5503
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthFlixBus N1999
34h 37m
$50–88

Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

11Weekly Planes

7h 1mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Batumi to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 1,647.6 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Batumi, Georgia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Batumi Central to Plovdiv via Istanbul Aksaray, Yusufpaşa, Sultanahmet, and Istanbul Esenler in around 27h 43m.

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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)

9.3Superb

Best Guest Apartments(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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

8.6Fabulous

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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