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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $110 - $160 and takes 29h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $100 - $280.

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 1569 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 bus which takes 29h 9m and costs $110 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Mainz to Plovdiv, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 10:24 PM in Mainz and 11:24 PM 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 35m to drive from Mainz to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 747+ 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, bus, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
7h 38m
$106–274
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
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 bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
9h 31m
$92–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Racic Eurobus
29h 9m
$110–157
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
$324–776
Drive 1,855.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Plovdivcar 1,855.4 km
16h 35m
$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
$368–665
Fly Frankfurt to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane FRA - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
13h 47m
$140–373
Bus via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 64 / ...
32h 54m
$140–197
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 and bus

1Weekly Services

29h 9mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,568.8 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

Racic Eurobus operates a bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Plovdiv Bus Station South once a week. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 27h 30m.

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