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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 10h 54m and costs $180 - $310.

How far is it from Cairo to Plovdiv?

The distance between Cairo and Plovdiv is 1749 km. The road distance is 2657.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Cairo to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cairo to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Plovdiv is 2658 km. It takes approximately 28h 48m to drive from Cairo to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 721+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Cairo to Plovdiv - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Cairo to Plovdiv by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CAI - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 54m
$184–310
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)CAI - AXD
2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormenio
3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdiv
14h 55m
$120–379
Drive 2,657.7 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Plovdiv2,657.7 km
28h 48m
$419–605
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CAI - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
11h 55m
$411–691
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)CAI - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station South
12h 10m
$159–391
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)CAI - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
16h 43m
$163–294
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CAI - SAW
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
13h 20m
$126–256

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

34Weekly Planes

6h 7mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,748.7 km
Duration: 10h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Plovdiv. However, you can take the line 3 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 drive from Cairo to Plovdiv in around 28h 48m.

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