Rome2Rio

How to get fromPlovdiv to Iranby train, plane, car, or bus

Find Transport to Iran

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Plovdiv to Iran by train, plane, car, or bus

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

  1. Train, fly to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ)plane plane SOF - TBZ
    12h 12m
    $105–506

  2. Drive  2,528.1 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Banārūdcar car 2,528.1 km
    31h 27m
    $399–576

  3. Train, fly to Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN)plane plane SOF - IFN
    12h 50m
    $135–606

  4. Train, fly to Tehran International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane SOF - IKA
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    12h 12m
    $126–427

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Plovdiv to Iran.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,157.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Iran?

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Iran. However, you can take the train to Iskarsko Shose, walk to Искърско Шосе, take the subway to Летище София, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), then take the taxi to Tabriz. Alternatively, you can drive from Plovdiv to Banārūd in around 31h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.