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 60 - SFr 210 and takes 6h 39m.

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 39m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

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 Central Bus Station. 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 Stara Zagora, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 42m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Basel?

The distance between Plovdiv and Basel is 1501 km. The road distance is 1776.1 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 360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 6:12 AM in Plovdiv and 5:12 AM in Basel.

Where does the Plovdiv to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Basel is 1776 km. It takes approximately 18h 45m to drive from Plovdiv to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 576+ hotels available in Basel.

Plovdiv to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Plovdiv to Basel by bus, plane, train, night train, or car

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
best
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 39m
CHF 64–202
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 177–352
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Stara Zagoratrain Re / ...
2. Take the night train from Stara Zagora 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 42m
CHF 192–301
Drive 1,776.1 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Baselcar 1,776.1 km
18h 45m
CHF 282–407
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 52m
CHF 113–293
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 15m
CHF 150–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus N1999
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Baselbus
33h 10m
CHF 109–146

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL) flights

15Weekly Planes

3h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 46Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Plovdiv to Basel.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,500.8 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

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

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.