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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Plovdiv is to bus and night train and train which costs $40 - $70 and takes 27h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $30 - $270.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Plovdiv via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Videle and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 44m.

How far is it from Luton to Plovdiv?

The distance between Luton and Plovdiv is 2199 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Plovdiv without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 27h 42m and costs $40 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Luton to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Plovdiv train from?

Luton to Plovdiv train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 2h ahead of Luton. It is currently 7:30 PM in Luton and 9:30 PM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Luton to Plovdiv train arrive?

Luton to Plovdiv train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 718+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Luton to Plovdiv - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 13 ways to get from Luton to Plovdiv by plane, bus, night train, train, car, car train, shuttle, busferry, or car ferry

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

Fly Luton Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 19m
$46–464
Fly Luton Airport to Plovdiv Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)LTN - PDV
7h 5m
$35–261
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
27h 42m
$44–69
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
5. Take the night train from Videle to Dimitrovgrad
6. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
47h 44m
$436–1,073
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Plovdiv
24h 5m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 14m
$141–285
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)STN - PDV
8h 38m
$83–449
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 2m
$80–472
Fly Luton Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
11h 30m
$348–695
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
13h 3m
$367–813
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
4. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
43h 7m
$203–501
Bus and ferry, shuttle
1. Take the busferry from Luton to Bucharest
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
2d 17h
$349–589
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Plovdiv
25h 12m
$508–755

Luton to Plovdiv by train and bus

2Weekly Services

43h 7mAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,199.1 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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