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How to get fromPatras to Plovdivby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Patras to Plovdiv by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Thessaloníki

    best
    1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    14h 35m
    $79–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pátra to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    14h 50m
    $41–60

  3. Drive 771.4 km

    1. Drive from Patras to Plovdivcar car 771.4 km
    10h 16m
    $162–234

  4. Bus via Volos

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Volosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Volos KTEL Magnisias to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Plovdivbus bus
    16h 29m
    $89–144

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  • Distance: 872.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Patras to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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