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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 26h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $75 - $220.

How far is it from Como to Plovdiv?

The distance between Como and Plovdiv is 1410 km. The road distance is 1550.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 25h 10m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Como to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Plovdiv bus from?

Como to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.

Bus or fly from Como to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Como to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $75 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 26h 30m.

Where does the Como to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Como to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

What is the time difference between Como and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Como. It is currently 1:32 PM in Como and 2:32 PM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Como to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Plovdiv is 1550 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Como to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 739+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Como to Plovdiv - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

Q: Is there a direct bus between Como and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.

There are 10 ways to get from Como to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)MXP - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 7m
$74–204
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BGY - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 34m
$51–335
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta NuovaFr
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia
4. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
25h 10m
$132–214
Drive 1,550.1 km
1. Drive from Como to Plovdiv1,550.1 km
14h 43m
$281–405
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)MXP - PDV
6h 52m
$77–211
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)TRN - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 36m
$95–280
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BGY - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
11h 54m
$310–676
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
26h 14m
$115–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano518 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station
26h 30m
$74–115
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the bus from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
26h 49m
$140–184

Como to Plovdiv by train and bus

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25h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,410.4 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Ryanair flies from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 26h 30m.

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