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There are 4 ways to get from Gabrovo to Smolyan by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gabrovo to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
6h 50m
Bus via Plovdiv
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gabrovo to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
7h 44m
$19
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Tsareva Livada to Plovdivtrain 4631
2. Take the taxi from Asenovgrad to Smolyantaxi
7h 56m
$57–80
Drive 231.2 km
1. Drive from Gabrovo to Smolyancar 231.2 km
3h 55m
$37–53

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Distance: 234.2 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Gabrovo, Bulgaria and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Gabrovo to Smolyan via Plovdiv in around 6h 50m.

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Smolyan, Bulgaria(opens in a new window)

Smolyan (Bulgarian: Смолян, Greek: Σμόλιαν) is a town and ski resort in the south of Bulgaria near the border with Greece. It is the administrative and industrial centre of the Smolyan Province. The town is built along the narrow valley of the Cherna ('black') and the Byala ('white') river in the central Rhodope Mountains. It is located at the foot of the mountain's highest peak Golyam Perelik (2191 m). Popular ski resorts of Pamporovo and Chepelare lie in the vicinity. As of June 2022 the town has a population of 30 689 inhabitants.

Things to do in Smolyan

Pamporovo(Opens in a new window)

Pamporovo (Bulgarian: Пампорово) is a popular ski resort in Smolyan Province, southern Bulgaria, one of the best-known in Southeastern Europe. It is set amongst Norway spruce forests and is primarily visited during the winter for skiing and snowboarding. It is also a popular tourist place in summer. The hub of Pamporovo comprises a number of hotels and bars. It is also one of the southernmost skiing resorts in Europe. It is a family-friendly resort and suited for complete beginners and intermediates.

Chepelare(Opens in a new window)

Chepelare (Bulgarian: Чепеларе) is the principal town in Chepelare Municipality, part of Smolyan Province in Southern Bulgaria. It is situated in the central part of the Rhodopes, on the banks of Chepelare River. Chepelare is a popular winter resort with one of the longest ski runs in Southeastern Europe. It is located near Pamporovo, one of the biggest Bulgarian ski resorts. As of December 2009, the town has a population of 5,412 inhabitants.

The Rhodopi International Theater Collective(Opens in a new window)

The Rhodopi International Theater Collective (RITC) was the original name of the Leon Katz Rhodopi International Theatre Laboratory (RITL), an annual summer, month-long event for international theatre collaboration and development, which allowed professional participants to work with and train students and each other in distinct approaches from around the world. The name was changed in preparation for the 2009 session. The program operated under the previous name during the summers of 2005 to 2008.

Agushevi konatsi(Opens in a new window)

Agushevi konatsi (Bulgarian: Агушеви конаци, "The Agha's Konaks"), built during the 19th century, is a winter estate of an Ottoman feudal in the Mogilitsa village in Bulgaria. It is formed of three consecutive identical large residential edifices with courtyards. It was declared a national monument of art and culture under Government Order No PMC 388 on 30 December 1964. It was named after the title of its owner, Salih Aga.

Places to stay in Smolyan

SPA Hotel Kiparis(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Luxor Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Guest Apartment Monarch(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Katerina Family Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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