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 - $150 and takes 30h 5m.

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 34m and costs $120 - $300.

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 Bus Station South via Frankfurt Central Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 5m.

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, Muenchen Hbf, Wien Hbf, Videle and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 3m.

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 30h 5m and costs $110 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 Racic Eurobus, 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 Racic Eurobus, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 8:16 PM in Mainz and 9:16 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 28m to drive from Mainz to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 741+ 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)FRA - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
7h 34m
$121–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthRacic Eurobus
30h 5m
$117–149
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbf11 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien HbfIc
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
4. Take the night train from Videle to Dimitrovgrad
5. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
38h 3m
$293–597
Drive 1,855.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Plovdiv1,855.4 km
16h 28m
$306–442
Fly Frankfurt to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)FRA - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
10h 44m
$373–654
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CGN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 40m
$136–506
Fly Frankfurt to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)FRA - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
14h 32m
$129–297
Bus via Mainz, Römisches Theater
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus StopCitylines 64
32h 54m
$140–197
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdiv
16h 22m
$353–1,304

Mainz to Plovdiv by bus

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30h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,568.8 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

Racic Eurobus operates a bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Plovdiv Bus Station South once a week. Tickets cost $110–140 and the journey takes 28h 25m.

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