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 - $160 and takes 23h 51m.

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 8h 47m and costs $110 - $320.

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 1449 km. The road distance is 1626.2 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 via Sofia which takes 23h 51m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Leipzig station.

Where does the Leipzig to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Leipzig to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Leipzig. It is currently 11:00 AM in Leipzig and 12:00 PM 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 789+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

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

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 16m
$177–428
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 Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 12 / ...
23h 51m
$79–158
Drive 1,626.2 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Plovdivcar 1,626.2 km
16h 31m
$268–387
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
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
8h 47m
$112–312
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof 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
11h 2m
$230–551
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
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
9h 36m
$127–388
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PRG - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 59m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
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
11h 48m
$364–703
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Racic Eurobus
24h 30m
$95–130

Leipzig to Plovdiv by bus

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24h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,449.3 km
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Leipzig to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 23h 51m.

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