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There are 7 ways to get from Moscow to Plovdiv by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SVO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
13h 12m
$178–626
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VKO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
11h 57m
$135–623
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moscow International Bus Station to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus Moscow/Chișinău
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Plovdivbus
47h 3m
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul (IST)plane VKO - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
14h 23m
$187–409
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VKO - SAW
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
14h 44m
$148–480
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Niš Constantine The Great Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Niš Constantine The Great Airport (INI)plane SVO - INI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Niš to Sofia Airportshuttle
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
16h 30m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Chişinău Northern Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Northern Bus Station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
2d 10h
$351–691

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

31Weekly Planes

9h 1mAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Moscow to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 1,955.2 km
Duration: 13h 12m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a subway from Biblioteka Imeni Lenina to Plovdiv via Salaryevo, Moscow International Bus Station, Chișinău, North Bus Station, Gara Auto Nord, Gara Auto Sud-Vest, and Chişinău Southern Bus in around 47h 3m.

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Plovdiv(opens in a new window), Bulgaria(opens in a new window)

Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, standing on the banks of the Maritsa river in the historical region of Thrace, behind the state capital Sofia. It has a population of 346,893 and 675,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Plovdiv is a cultural hub in Bulgaria and was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. The city is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.

Things to do in Plovdiv

Plovdiv Roman theatre(Opens in a new window)

The Roman theatre of Plovdiv (Latin: TEATRUM TRIMONTENSE; Bulgarian: Пловдивски античен театър, Plovdivski antichen teatar) is one of the world's best-preserved ancient theatres, located in the city center of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It was constructed in the 90s of I century AD, probably under the rulership of Emperor Domitian. The theatre can host between 5000 and 7000 spectators and it is currently in use.

Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален етнографски музей — Пловдив, Regionalen etnografski muzey — Plovdiv) is a museum of ethnography in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Since 1938, it has occupied the 1847 house of the merchant, Argir Kuyumdzhioglu, in the city's Old Town. The museum features six exhibitions, each occupying a separate room.

Alyosha Monument(Opens in a new window)

Alyosha (an affectionate diminutive of Aleksey) is an 11 m tall reinforced concrete statue of a Soviet soldier on Bunarjik Hill in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The statue tops a 6 m pedestal lined with granite. The memorial commemorates Soviet casualties incurred during the Soviet occupation of Bulgaria (which had been an Axis ally) in World War II. It was installed in 1954-57.

Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален исторически музей Пловдив, Regionalen istoricheski muzey Plovdiv) is a historical museum in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Established in 1951, it covers the history of Plovdiv from the 15th century until today (the older history is presented in the Plovdiv Archaeological Museum). It has three departments, each occupying a separate historic building.

Places to stay in Plovdiv

Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Best Guest Apartments(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Capital City Center Apart Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

THE STAY Boutique Hotel Central Square - Free Compliments - Free Wi-Fi - TOP LOCATION - Nearby Paid Parking(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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