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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Plovdiv is to bus and train which costs $70 - $110 and takes 25h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Plovdiv is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $75 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Milano, Stazione Centrale and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

How far is it from Milan to Plovdiv?

The distance between Milan and Plovdiv is 1341 km. The road distance is 1532.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 58m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Milan to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Plovdiv bus from?

Milan to Plovdiv bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Milano, Stazione Centrale station.

Where does the Milan to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Milan to Plovdiv bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Milan and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Milan. It is currently 8:58 PM in Milan and 9:58 PM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Milan to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Plovdiv is 1533 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Milan to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 753+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Milan to Plovdiv by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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

Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
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1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bergamobus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
7h 49m
$46–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus
22h 58m
$135–213
Drive 1,532.8 km
1. Drive from Milan to Plovdivcar 1,532.8 km
14h 28m
$278–401
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LIN - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
9h 26m
$110–292
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane MXP - PDV
6h 33m
$76–282
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BLQ - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 5m
$94–348
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 39m
$88–266
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bergamobus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BGY - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
11h 5m
$317–629
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
23h 45m
$113–117
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Sofia to Plovdivbus
25h 40m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain 8611 / ...
25h 40m
$70–101

Milan to Plovdiv by train and bus

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22h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,341.1 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 23h 45m.

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