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 $14 - $35 and takes 6h 20m.

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 22m and costs $270 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Тунела – север-изток via Sofia and Срещу автогара Юг. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Plovdiv?

The distance between Bucharest and Plovdiv is 541 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 10h 5m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m 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 does the Bucharest to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Bucharest to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia 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 677+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Bucharest to Plovdiv - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 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 to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthN1999
10h 5m
$36–72
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 20m
$15–31
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 22m
$279–386

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 541.2 km
Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Тунела – север-изток via Sofia, Plovdiv Bus Station South, and Срещу автогара Юг in around 10h 5m.

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