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

The cheapest way to get from Fira to Plovdiv is to car ferry and bus via Fira which costs $120 - $150 and takes 29h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fira to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $110 - $600.

How far is it from Fira to Plovdiv?

The distance between Fira and Plovdiv is 871 km.

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

The best way to get from Fira to Plovdiv without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 24h 12m and costs $170 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Fira to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 755+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Fira to Plovdiv - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Fira to Plovdiv by plane, bus, car ferry, car, train, shuttle, ferry, or busferry

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 Santorini (JTR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane JTR - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 29m
$110–572
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane JTR - AXD
2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain
3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain
11h 3m
$88–201
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Pazardzhik Coach Stationbus Citylines 80
24h 12m
$170–199
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Plovdivcar
16h 37m
$268–349
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane JTR - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
11h 43m
$110–231
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane JTR - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
10h
$367–653
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Pireaus to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
24h 32m
$97–168
Car ferry, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pazardzhik Coach Stationbus
29h 4m
$235–291
Car ferry, bus via Fira
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Pazardzhik Coach Stationbus Citylines 80
29h 57m
$120–149

Santorini (JTR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 6mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 871.4 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Fira, Greece and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Fira to Plovdiv. However, you can take the bus to Thira Airport, walk to Santorini (JTR) 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 a bus from Fira to Plovdiv Bus Station South via Santorini Port, Thira Santorini Port, Port Of Piraeus, Piraeus Port Akti Kondili, and Pazardzhik Coach Station in around 24h 12m.

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