What is the cheapest way to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest is to train and night train which costs $18 - $40 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv Airport (PDV) and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv International Airport and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Plovdiv Bus Station South and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest?

The distance between Plovdiv Airport (PDV) and Bucharest is 554 km. The road distance is 368.6 km.

How do I travel from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest bus from?

Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.

Where does the Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest bus arrive?

Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest is 369 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5336+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest by bus, train, night 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
best
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to SofiaN1999
2. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara MilitariN980
10h 45m
$40–68
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Stara ZagoraRe
2. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to BucharestBosphor Express
7h 45m
$19–36
Drive 368.6 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Bucharest368.6 km
5h 42m
$59–85
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest
6h 11m
$276–396

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 553.8 km
Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Plovdiv Airport (PDV), Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a bus from Plovdiv International Airport to București, Autogara Militari via Plovdiv Bus Station South and Sofia in around 10h 45m.

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