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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Basel is to bus and fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 200 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Basel is to bus and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Basel via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Basel. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Basel SBB via Dimitrovgrad, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Basel?

The distance between Plovdiv and Basel is 1501 km. The road distance is 1776.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Budapest which takes 28h 17m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Plovdiv to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Basel train from?

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

Where does the Plovdiv to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 1:45 AM in Plovdiv and 12:45 AM in Basel.

Where does the Plovdiv to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Basel is 1776 km. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Plovdiv to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Plovdiv to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Plovdiv to Basel by bus, plane, train, night train, car, or car train

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

Bus, fly to Basel
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1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
6h 48m
CHF 49–192
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
28h 17m
CHF 174–271
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgradtrain
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Videlenighttrain
3. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
35h
CHF 191–301
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
17h 14m
CHF 314–436
Bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SOF - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 53m
CHF 104–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Munich Hackerbrückebus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
30h 18m
CHF 119–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus N1999
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Baselbus
33h 10m
CHF 108–144
Drive 1,776.2 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Baselcar 1,776.2 km
18h 47m
CHF 284–410

Plovdiv to Basel by bus, tram, and train

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28h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,500.8 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Basel via Sofia in around 33h 10m.

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