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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $90 - $320 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $90 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Málaga and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Málaga to Plovdiv?

The distance between Málaga and Plovdiv is 2601 km. The road distance is 3359.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 46h 9m and costs $190 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 12h 31m to get from Málaga to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Plovdiv bus from?

Málaga to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Málaga station.

Bus or fly from Málaga to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Málaga to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 12h 31m and costs $120 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Málaga to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Málaga to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Málaga and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Málaga. It is currently 8:41 PM in Málaga and 9:41 PM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Málaga to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Plovdiv is 3359 km. It takes approximately 33h 59m to drive from Málaga to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 720+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Málaga to Plovdiv - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Málaga to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, car, 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 to Plovdiv Airport
best
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)AGP - PDV
12h 31m
$128–358
Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)AGP - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 45m
$90–311
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the bus from Barcelona to Sofia
4. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
46h 9m
$195–504
Train, bus via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mannheim HbfTgv
4. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Linz HbfNj
5. Take the bus from Linz to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station
6. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
47h 17m
$358–792
Drive 3,359.4 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Plovdiv3,359.4 km
33h 59m
$614–887
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)AGP - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
12h 6m
$352–692
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST)AGP - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station South
13h 11m
$150–392
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)AGP - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
17h 14m
$119–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Málaga to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach StationUnion Ivkoni
2d 6h
$146–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
2d 9h
$162–231
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Málaga to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdiv
35h 44m
$738–1,040

Málaga to Plovdiv by bus and train

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2d 9hAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,600.8 km
Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Ryanair flies from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Málaga to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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