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How to get fromPlovdiv to Chiosby bus, ferry, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Chios by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry via Edirne

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Edrinebus
    2. Take the bus from Edirne to Çeşmebus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Cesme to Chiosferry
    12h 1m
    €69–87

  2. Bus to Sofia Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 Chios Airport (JKH)planeSOF - JKH
    7h 48m
    €51–146

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Banskobus
    2. Take the bus from Bansko to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Kavala to ChiosferryBsf
    18h 54m

  4. Bus, ferry via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Thessaloniki MonastirioubusCitylines 79
    2. Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to ChiosferryBsf
    22h 44m
    €70–153

  5. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Chios Airport (JKH)planeSKG - JKH
    10h 43m
    €92–202

  6. Train, train to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain
    2. Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Porttrain
    3. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Chios Airport (JKH)planeAXD - JKH
    10h 35m
    €91–158

Plovdiv to Chios by bus, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration22h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Chios. However, you can take the bus to Edrine, take the bus to Çeşme, walk to Port of Cesme, then take the ferry to Chios. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plovdiv South to Chios via Bansko, Kavala Central Bus Station, and Kavala in around 18h 54m.

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