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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Plovdiv is to train and fly which costs $90 - $290 and takes 10h 14m.

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 which takes 9h 51m and costs $200 - $550.

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 Park Place and arriving at Plovdiv Train station via London Victoria and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Plovdiv?

The distance between Cardiff and Plovdiv is 2496 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 47m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 11h 16m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where does the Cardiff to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Cardiff to Plovdiv bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:02 PM in Cardiff and 2:02 PM in Plovdiv.

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

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Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 772+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Cardiff to Plovdiv - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 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 Birmingham Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BHX - SOF
3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
11h 16m
$149–332
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRS - SOF
3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
10h 14m
$92–284
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain
4. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain 492
31h 47m
$126–182
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Plovdivcar
26h 2m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane LTN - PDV
9h 51m
$203–528
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LHR - SOF
3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
11h 11m
$205–432
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane STN - PDV
10h 10m
$195–478
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BRS - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
12h 40m
$356–716
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LTN - SOF
4. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
11h 50m
$173–601
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
4. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain
40h 13m
$264–362
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
2d 3h
$238–450
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Plovdivcar
27h 16m
$511–781

Cardiff to Plovdiv by bus

8Weekly Buses

2d 3hAverage Duration

$238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,496.4 km
Duration: 11h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Plovdiv Train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Munich central bus station in around 2d 3h.

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