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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Plovdiv is to fly and train which costs $100 - $260 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Plovdiv is to fly and train which takes 8h 17m and costs $100 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Plovdiv Train station via Frankfurt central train station and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Plovdiv via Frankfurt, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucharest and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 2m.

How far is it from Mainz to Plovdiv?

The distance between Mainz and Plovdiv is 1574 km. The road distance is 1855.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 43m and costs $160 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Mainz to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Plovdiv bus from?

Mainz to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Plovdiv train from?

Mainz to Plovdiv train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Where does the Mainz to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Mainz to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 2:44 AM in Mainz and 3:44 AM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Mainz to Plovdiv train arrive?

Mainz to Plovdiv train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Plovdiv is 1855 km. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Mainz to Plovdiv.

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

Book your Mainz to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 772+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Mainz to Plovdiv - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 Frankfurt to Sofia Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
8h 17m
$103–253
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CGN - SOF
3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
10h 16m
$72–326
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
29h 43m
$161–399
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain
5. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain 492
35h 2m
$406–852
Drive 1,855.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Plovdivcar 1,855.4 km
16h 28m
$306–442
Fly Frankfurt to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FRA - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
10h 44m
$362–664
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich central bus stationbus 037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
31h 39m
$142–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Sofia to Plovdivbus
35h 44m
$182–337
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdivcar
16h 27m
$353–1,304

Mainz to Plovdiv by train, foot, and bus

9Weekly Services

29h 43mAverage Duration

$161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,574 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Plovdiv Train station via Frankfurt central train station and Munich central bus station in around 31h 39m.

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