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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Plovdiv is to night train and train which costs $13 - $30 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Plovdiv is to shuttle which takes 5h 12m and costs $270 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Plovdiv via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Plovdiv?

The distance between Bucharest and Plovdiv is 536 km. The road distance is 355.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $26 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Bucharest to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Plovdiv bus from?

Bucharest to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Plovdiv train from?

Bucharest to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Bucharest to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Where does the Bucharest to Plovdiv train arrive?

Bucharest to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Plovdiv is 355 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Bucharest to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 718+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Bucharest to Plovdiv - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Plovdiv by bus, night train, train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to SofiaN980
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach StationUnion Ivkoni
9h 30m
$27–54
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara ZagoraBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to PlovdivRe
6h 7m
$14–30
Drive 355.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Plovdiv355.5 km
5h 40m
$57–82
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
5h 12m
$270–390
Bus via Pleven
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Pleven Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Plovdiv
10h 15m

Bucharest to Plovdiv by bus

5Weekly Buses

9h 30mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.3 km
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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