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

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Fly from Florence, train  •  10h 9m

  1. Fly from Florence (FLR) to Sofia (SOF) FLR - SOF
  2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv

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Train to Bologna, fly, train  •  8h 23m

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
  2. Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Sofia (SOF) BLQ - SOF
  3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv

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Train to Rome, fly, train  •  9h 58m

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Tiburtina
  2. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Sofia (SOF) FCO - SOF
  3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv

Train to Rome Ciampino, fly, train  •  9h 55m

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
  2. Fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Sofia (SOF) CIA - SOF
  3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv

Train to Milan Bergamo, fly, train  •  10h 40m

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
  2. Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Sofia (SOF) BGY - SOF
  3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv

Train, bus  •  24h 5m

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestre Fr
  2. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre Station to Sofia
  3. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdiv Re / ...

Train, bus via Trieste  •  24h 27m

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestre Fr
  2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale Fr / ...
  3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
  4. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdiv Re / ...

Bus via Ljubljana  •  25h 49m

  1. Take the bus from Florence to Ljubljana bus station N997
  2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South N981

Bus  •  26h 5m

  1. Take the bus from Florence to Sofia
  2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop Karat-S

Drive  •  14h 31m

  1. Drive from Florence to Plovdiv 1546.1 km

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The cheapest way to get from Florence to Plovdiv is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 26h 5m.

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The quickest way to get from Florence to Plovdiv is to train and fly which costs €45 - €460 and takes 8h 23m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Florence and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.

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The distance between Florence and Plovdiv is 1112 km. The road distance is 1546.1 km.

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The best way to get from Florence to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 5m and costs €130 - €220.

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It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Florence to Plovdiv, including transfers.

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

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There is no direct flight from Florence Airport to Sofia Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 30m and has one stopover.

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Florence to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.

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Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Florence. It is currently 3:57 AM in Florence and 4:57 AM in Plovdiv.

Map of how to get from Florence to Plovdiv.
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  • Distance: 1112.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Florence to Plovdiv via Ljubljana bus station in around 25h 49m.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna to Sofia
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$40 - $370
Flights from Bologna to Sofia via Catania
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$40 - $370
Flights from Bologna to Sofia via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
When
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
$40 - $370
Flights from Rome to Sofia via Bari
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$45 - $470
Flights from Rome to Sofia via Vienna
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$45 - $470
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Sofia
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$50 - $400
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Sofia via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
$50 - $400
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Sofia
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$26 - $270
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Sofia via Berlin Brandenburg
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$26 - $270
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to Sofia via Munich
Ave. Duration
5h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $850
Flights from Florence to Sofia via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $850
Flights from Bologna to Sofia via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $650
Flights from Rome to Sofia via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $800
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Sofia via Rome
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$100 - $350
Flights from Bologna to Sofia via Rome
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$85 - $350
Flights from Rome to Sofia
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$90 - $550
Bulgaria Air
Website
air.bg
Flights from Florence to Sofia via Rome
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$100 - $350
Flights from Bologna to Sofia via Rome
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$85 - $350
Flights from Rome to Sofia
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$90 - $550
Wizz Air
Website
wizzair.com
Flights from Bologna to Sofia
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$16 - $250
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Sofia
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$55 - $240
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Sofia
Ave. Duration
2h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$35 - $190
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Florence to Sofia via Vienna
Ave. Duration
5h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $600
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Florence to Sofia via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $700
Flights from Rome to Sofia
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$75 - $460
Air Serbia
Website
airserbia.com
Flights from Rome to Sofia via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$95 - $800
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone
+35929311111
Website
bdz.bg
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration
2h 12m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$3 - $7
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
$3 - $6
1st Class
$5 - $7
Train from Sofia to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration
2h 28m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$3 - $7
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
$3 - $6
1st Class
$5 - $7
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$11 - $50
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
$11 - $16
Base Standard
$26 - $35
Base Premium
$30 - $50
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Tiburtina
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$22 - $75
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
$22 - $30
Base Standard
$40 - $60
Base Premium
$50 - $75
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$22 - $75
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
$22 - $35
Base Standard
$40 - $60
Base Premium
$50 - $75
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$25 - $85
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
$25 - $35
Base Standard
$45 - $65
Base Premium
$55 - $85
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestre
Ave. Duration
2h 3m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$21 - $75
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
$21 - $29
Base Standard
$40 - $55
Base Premium
$50 - $75
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$9 - $25
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
$9 - $13
Base Standard
$14 - $20
Base Premium
$17 - $25
ItaloTreno
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale Station
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$9 - $45
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
$14 - $20
Smart Low Cost
$9 - $12
Smart Flex
$29 - $45
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma - Tiburtina
Ave. Duration
1h 29m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$19 - $60
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
$22 - $30
Smart Low Cost
$19 - $24
Smart Flex
$40 - $60
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$19 - $60
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
$22 - $30
Smart Low Cost
$19 - $25
Smart Flex
$40 - $60
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale Station
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$22 - $65
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
$24 - $35
Smart Low Cost
$22 - $28
Smart Flex
$45 - $65
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Mestre
Ave. Duration
2h 3m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$18 - $60
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
$21 - $30
Smart Low Cost
$18 - $23
Smart Flex
$40 - $60
Train from Mestre to Trieste Centrale Station
Ave. Duration
2h 1m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$6 - $16
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
$6 - $9
Smart Low Cost
$8 - $11
Smart Flex
$11 - $16
Trenitalia
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 28m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$7 - $14
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
$12 - $14
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Tiburtina
Ave. Duration
3h 16m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$21 - $40
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
$33 - $36
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
3h 34m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$21 - $40
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
$33 - $37
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 36m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$11 - $20
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
$17 - $20
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
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Trenitalia Intercity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$8 - $11
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
$8 - $11
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$18 - $24
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
$18 - $24
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 54m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$20 - $28
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
$20 - $28
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
Ave. Duration
2h 39m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$8 - $12
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
$8 - $12
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$17 - $210
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
$140 - $210
Couchette Carriage
$70 - $110
Seating Carriage
$17 - $26
Bus operators
Yubim
Website
yubim.eu
Bus from Venezia Mestre Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration
17h 34m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
$120 - $150
Website
http://www.yubim.eu/
Georg
Phone
+ 359/38/66 34 04
Email
georg_ltd@abv.bg
Website
georg-bg.com
Bus from Trieste to Sofia
Ave. Duration
16h
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$80 - $100
Schedules at
georg-bg.com
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Florence to Ljubljana bus station
Ave. Duration
6h 54m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$40 - $60
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
Ave. Duration
17h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$85 - $120
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Florentia Bus
Phone
+39 055 967024
Email
info@florentiabus.it
Website
florentiabus.it
Bus from Florence to Sofia
Ave. Duration
22h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$80 - $110
Website
https://florentiabus.bg/en/
Karat-S
Phone
+359 2 8120810
Email
operations@eurolines.bg
Website
karat-s.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$7 - $11
Website
https://www.karat-s.com/

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