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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Plovdiv is to bus via Sofia which costs $75 - $120 and takes 24h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Plovdiv is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $100 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Plovdiv?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig Goethestraße and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24h 30m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Plovdiv?

The distance between Leipzig and Plovdiv is 1448 km. The road distance is 1625.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 24h 30m and costs $95 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Leipzig to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Plovdiv bus from?

Leipzig to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Leipzig Goethestraße station.

Where does the Leipzig to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Leipzig to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Leipzig. It is currently 3:41 AM in Leipzig and 4:41 AM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Plovdiv is 1626 km. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from Leipzig to Plovdiv.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leipzig to Plovdiv?

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Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 778+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Leipzig to Plovdiv - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Plovdiv by plane, bus, car, train, night train, shuttle, or car train

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

Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LEJ - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
9h 29m
$164–391
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdivbus
24h 41m
$75–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Racic Eurobus
24h 30m
$95–130
Drive 1,625.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Plovdivcar 1,625.8 km
16h 31m
$268–387
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DRS - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 55m
$280–804
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BER - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
9h 1m
$106–305
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PRG - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 56m
$133–327
Night train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NUE - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 40m
$110–395
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BER - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
12h 2m
$353–706
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leipzig to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdivcar
17h 55m
$376–1,337

Leipzig to Plovdiv by bus

3Weekly Buses

24h 30mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leipzig to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 1,448.1 km
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Racic Eurobus operates a bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Plovdiv Bus Station South 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–130 and the journey takes 24h 30m.

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