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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $70 - $230 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $70 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Bologna Centrale and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 50m.

How far is it from Palermo to Plovdiv?

The distance between Palermo and Plovdiv is 1180 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Plovdiv without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 33h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Palermo to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Plovdiv bus from?

Palermo to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Bus or fly from Palermo to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Palermo to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 9h 29m and costs $110 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 43h 50m.

Where does the Palermo to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Palermo to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

What is the time difference between Palermo and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 1:50 AM in Palermo and 2:50 AM in Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 755+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Palermo to Plovdiv - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

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

Fly Palermo Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PMO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
9h 18m
$72–225
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Padovatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Padova to Sofiabus
5. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus
33h 39m
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port Of Baricar
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrëscarferry
5. Drive from Port Of Durres to Plovdivcar
26h 18m
$258–513
Fly Palermo Airport to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane PMO - PDV
9h 29m
$110–382
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CTA - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 3m
$81–248
Fly Palermo Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane PMO - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
15h 47m
$116–284
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebusferry
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
41h 24m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus
43h 50m
$182–293
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Caserta Viale Vittorio Venetobus
2. Take the busferry from Caserta stazione to Tiranabusferry
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
46h 43m

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,179.7 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

Ryanair and easyJet fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Bologna Centrale and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 43h 50m.

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