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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Plovdiv is to train which costs $40 - $95 and takes 43h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kars to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $290 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Kars and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Kars to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Plovdiv via Hopa and Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kars and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Kars to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Plovdiv via Ankara and Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 34m.

How far is it from Kars to Plovdiv?

The distance between Kars and Plovdiv is 1800 km. The road distance is 1835.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kars to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 49m and costs $65 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Kars to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kars to Plovdiv bus from?

Kars to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Yesil Artvin Ekspres, depart from Kars station.

Where do I catch the Kars to Plovdiv train from?

Kars to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kars station.

Train or bus from Kars to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Kars to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 30h 42m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 43h 34m.

Where does the Kars to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Kars to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Yesil Artvin Ekspres, arrive at Hopa Artvin station.

What is the time difference between Kars and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h behind Kars. It is currently 12:36 AM in Kars and 11:36 PM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Kars to Plovdiv train arrive?

Kars to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.

Can I drive from Kars to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Plovdiv is 1835 km. It takes approximately 21h 58m to drive from Kars to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 706+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Kars to Plovdiv - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Kars to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, or car

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 Kars Airport (KSY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)KSY - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 35m
$107–464
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kars to Ankara
2. Take the train from Ankara to HalkaliYht
3. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
43h 34m
$43–93
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kars to Sivas
2. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
29h 49m
$69–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK0673
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthFlixBus N1999
30h 42m
$60–102
Drive 1,835.2 km
1. Drive from Kars to Plovdiv1,835.2 km
21h 58m
$289–418
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)KSY - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station South
9h 10m
$292–325
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)KSY - SAW
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
10h 15m
$104–180
Bus via Hopa
1. Take the bus from Kars to Hopa Artvin
2. Take the bus from Hopa to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Plovdiv
32h 25m
$44–96

Kars to Plovdiv by train

7Weekly Trains

43h 34mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,800.4 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Kars, Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a vehicle from Kars to Plovdiv Bus Station South via Kars bus station and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 30h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kars to Plovdiv via Ankara and Halkalı in around 43h 34m.

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