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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Bucharest is to train and night train which costs $13 - $30 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Bucharest is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Тунела – север-запад and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Plovdiv Bus Station South and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Bucharest via Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Bucharest?

The distance between Plovdiv and Bucharest is 542 km. The road distance is 354.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $30 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Plovdiv to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Bucharest bus from?

Plovdiv to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Bucharest train from?

Plovdiv to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.

Where does the Plovdiv to Bucharest bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Where does the Plovdiv to Bucharest train arrive?

Plovdiv to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Bucharest is 355 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Plovdiv to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5293+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Plovdiv to Bucharest - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Bucharest by bus, train, night train, car, plane, 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 22m
$34–72
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 27m
$13–30
Train, night train via Dimitrovgrad
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to DimitrovgradRe / ...
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to BucharestBosphor Express
6h
$15–33
Drive 354.6 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Bucharest354.6 km
5h 29m
$57–82
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Karlovo to Iskarsko Shose
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SOF - OTP
7h
$131–318
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest
5h 48m
$270–390

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

6Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 541.7 km
Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a bus from Тунела – север-запад to București, Autogara Militari via Plovdiv Bus Station South and Sofia in around 10h 22m.

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