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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Plovdiv is to train and bus and night train which costs $85 - $200 and takes 31h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Plovdiv is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 21m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Plovdiv?

The distance between Cardiff and Plovdiv is 2406 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 31h 57m and costs $85 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Cardiff to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Plovdiv bus from?

Cardiff to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Cardiff to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:46 PM in Cardiff and 3:46 PM in Plovdiv.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Plovdiv?

Book your Cardiff to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 737+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Cardiff to Plovdiv - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Plovdiv by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, shuttle, or car ferry

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BRS - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 21m
$128–362
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
4. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
31h 57m
$85–194
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Plovdiv
25h 57m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 23m
$150–533
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 19m
$177–432
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)STN - PDV
10h 10m
$183–479
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRS - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
12h 36m
$375–873
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 59m
$128–617
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)LTN - PDV
9h 49m
$107–294
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
4. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
45h 12m
$248–587
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Plovdiv Bus Station South
45h 15m
$169–258
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Plovdiv Train station
2d 3h
$144–338
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Plovdiv
27h 5m
$545–808

Cardiff to Plovdiv by bus

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45h 15mAverage Duration

$169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,405.6 km
Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Plovdiv Bus Station South via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 45h 15m.

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