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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Leipzig is to bus which costs €80 - €110 and takes 26h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Leipzig is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 13m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South station and arriving at Leipzig Goethestraße. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 26h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Leipzig Markt via Dimitrovgrad, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Leipzig/Halle Flughafen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 14m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Leipzig?

The distance between Plovdiv and Leipzig is 1443 km. The road distance is 1624.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Leipzig without a car is to bus which takes 26h 10m and costs €80 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Plovdiv to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Leipzig bus from?

Plovdiv to Leipzig bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Leipzig train from?

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

Where does the Plovdiv to Leipzig bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Leipzig bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Leipzig Goethestraße station.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 10:50 PM in Plovdiv and 9:50 PM in Leipzig.

Where does the Plovdiv to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Leipzig is 1625 km. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Plovdiv to Leipzig.

How do I get a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Leipzig?

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Plovdiv to Leipzig - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Plovdiv to Leipzig 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)SOF - LEJ
9h 26m
€133–330
Bus, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)SOF - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
9h 13m
€69–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Leipzig GoethestraßeRacic Eurobus
26h 10m
€80–110
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to DimitrovgradRe / ...
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig/Halle FlughafenIce
33h 14m
€215–264
Drive 1,624.5 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Leipzig1,624.5 km
16h 30m
€233–336
Bus, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dresden Airport (DRS)SOF - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
10h 11m
€131–349
Bus, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)SOF - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
9h 23m
€113–373
Bus, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)SOF - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
4. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
11h 33m
€93–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to SofiaRe
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Chemnitz Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig HbfRe
28h 57m
€95–139
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Leipzig
17h 34m
€326–461

Plovdiv to Leipzig by bus

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26h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,442.7 km
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Leipzig, Germany?

Racic Eurobus operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Leipzig Goethestraße twice a week. Tickets cost €80–110 and the journey takes 26h 10m.

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