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

The cheapest way to get from Kecskemét to Plovdiv is to train and bus which costs $60 - $90 and takes 16h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kecskemét to Plovdiv is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $60 - $250.

Is there a direct train between Kecskemét and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Kecskemét to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Kecskemet and arriving at Plovdiv via Cegled, Szolnok, Videle and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.

How far is it from Kecskemét to Plovdiv?

The distance between Kecskemét and Plovdiv is 858 km. The road distance is 823.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kecskemét to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 23m and costs $60 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Kecskemét to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kecskemét to Plovdiv train from?

Kecskemét to Plovdiv train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Szolnok station.

What is the time difference between Kecskemét and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Kecskemét. It is currently 4:10 AM in Kecskemét and 5:10 AM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Kecskemét to Plovdiv train arrive?

Kecskemét to Plovdiv train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Kecskemét to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Kecskemét to Plovdiv is 823 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Kecskemét to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 738+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kecskemét to Plovdiv by train, plane, bus, car, shuttle, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kecskemet to Ferihegy
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BUD - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
7h 33m
$65–241
Train, train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kecskemet to Budapest-Nyugati
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
3. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)BTS - PDV
10h 25m
$51–457
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kecskemet to Koebanya-KispestIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus StopCitylines 64
16h 23m
$62–88
Train, bus via Băile Herculane
1. Take the train from Cegled to Baile HerculaneIc
2. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
22h 25m
$72–104
Drive 823.5 km
1. Drive from Kecskemét to Plovdiv823.5 km
7h 42m
$144–208
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Kecskemet to Ferihegy
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BUD - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
10h 58m
$347–612
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Kecskemet to Ferihegy
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BUD - BBU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
11h 32m
$316–607
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kecskemét bus station to Subotica AS
2. Take the bus from Subotica, Autobuska stanica to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
4. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
18h 8m
$70–101
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Szolnok to Videle347
2. Take the night train from Videle to Dimitrovgrad
3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
24h 13m
$156–234

Kecskemét to Plovdiv by train, subway, and bus

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16h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 857.8 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Kecskemét, Hungary and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Kecskemét to Plovdiv. However, you can take the train to Ferihegy, walk to Ferihegy vasútállomás, take the bus to Liszt Ferenc Airport 2, walk to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 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 train from Kecskemet to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Koebanya-Kispest, Kőbánya-Kispest, Népliget, and Budapest Nepliget Bus Station in around 16h 23m.

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