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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Kos is to bus and ferry which costs €70 - €90 and takes 22h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Kos is to bus and fly which takes 10h 20m and costs €75 - €140.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Kos?

The distance between Plovdiv and Kos is 1014 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Kos without a car is to bus and ferry via İzmir which takes 15h 33m and costs €50 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 15h 33m to get from Plovdiv to Kos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kos?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Kos.

Plovdiv to Kos - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Plovdiv to Kos by bus, ferry, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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

Bus, ferry via İzmir
best
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Edrinebus
2. Take the bus from Edirne to Izmir Otogarbus
3. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Bodrumbus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
15h 33m
€54–91
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bodrumbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
23h 43m
€41–135
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Port of Bodrumcar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
11h 28m
€148–218
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Kos
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 Kos (KGS)plane SOF - KGS
10h 20m
€78–132
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Edirne Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edirne to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
22h 34m
€70–90
Bus, ferry via Athens
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Piraeus Port Akti Kondilibus Citylines 79
2. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry Bsf
27h 7m
€116–153
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Kos
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Kos (KGS)plane SKG - KGS
12h 19m
€85–190
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Rhodes International Airport, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane SKG - RHO
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Koscarferry
14h 49m
€109–230

Plovdiv to Kos by bus, foot, and ferry

6Weekly Services

27h 7mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,014.4 km
Duration: 15h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Kos. However, you can take the bus to Edrine, take the bus to Izmir Otogar, take the bus to Bodrum, walk to Port of Bodrum, then take the ferry to Port of Kos. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Port of Kos via Halkali, Suadiye, Ayşekadın, Mevlana, İstanbul Dudullu, Bodrum, and Port of Bodrum in around 23h 43m.

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