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 23m.

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 $280 - $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 Bucharest and arriving at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

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 23m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Plovdiv?

The distance between Bucharest and Plovdiv is 551 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 10m and costs $45 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m 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 LIKEBUS, depart from Bucharest 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 LIKEBUS, arrive at Sofia Central Bus 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 45m to drive from Bucharest to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 144+ 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, train, night 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 Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 11 / ...
9h 10m
$45–54
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
6h 23m
$14–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Pleventrain 461
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Plovdivbus
13h 6m
Drive 355.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Plovdivcar 355.5 km
5h 45m
$57–82
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdivshuttle
5h 12m
$280–390

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 550.9 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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