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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $45 - $190 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $70 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Kumanovo and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.

How far is it from Italy to Plovdiv?

The distance between Italy and Plovdiv is 731 km. The road distance is 1794.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 14m and costs $130 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Italy to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Plovdiv bus from?

Italy to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Roma Termini station.

Where does the Italy to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Italy to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Italy and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Italy. It is currently 9:23 PM in Italy and 10:23 PM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Italy to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Plovdiv is 1794 km. It takes approximately 16h 45m to drive from Italy to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 752+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Italy to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, car, 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 from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRI - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
4h 34m
$75–186
Fly from Naples Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NAP - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
6h 42m
$49–185
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus
23h 14m
$138–226
Drive 1,794.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Plovdivcar 1,794.1 km
16h 45m
$325–469
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BLQ - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
6h 56m
$65–254
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FCO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
7h 16m
$73–139
Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport, bus
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CIA - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
7h 27m
$66–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus
29h 21m
$150–177
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
36h 2m

Italy to Plovdiv by train and bus

3Weekly Services

23h 14mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Italy to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 731.2 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Italy and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Roma Termini to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Kumanovo, Sofia, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 29h 21m.

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