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How to get fromCairo to Plovdivby plane, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Plovdiv by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane CAI - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus bus
    10h 49m
    $174–347

  2. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane CAI - AXD
    2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain train
    3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain train
    14h 41m
    $168–442

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,748.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Plovdiv. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, then take the bus to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD), take the taxi to Alexandroupoli Port, take the train to Ormenio, drive to Svilengrad, then take the train to Plovdiv.

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