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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 36h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Rotterdam is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 27m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Rotterdam Conradstraat via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Dimitrovgrad, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Frankfurt and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 25m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Rotterdam?

The distance between Plovdiv and Rotterdam is 1944 km. The road distance is 2250.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Rotterdam without a car is to train and night train and bus which takes 27h 7m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Plovdiv to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Rotterdam bus from?

Plovdiv to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Rotterdam train from?

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

Where does the Plovdiv to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 4:45 PM in Plovdiv and 3:45 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Plovdiv to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Rotterdam is 2250 km. It takes approximately 20h 34m to drive from Plovdiv to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 814+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Plovdiv to Rotterdam 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOF - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 27m
€101–257
Bus, fly to Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven Airport (EIN)SOF - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
4. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 22m
€76–263
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to DimitrovgradRe / ...
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brussels
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
27h 7m
€86–186
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 Meidling
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
6. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
38h 25m
€248–543
Drive 2,250.2 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Rotterdam2,250.2 km
20h 34m
€399–576
Bus, fly to Brussels 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 Brussels Airport (BRU)SOF - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 41m
€144–329
Bus, fly to Brussels South Charleroi 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 Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SOF - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
9h 45m
€121–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to SofiaN1999
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rotterdam ConradstraatUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
36h 55m
€99–149
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralRacic Eurobus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Rotterdam ConradstraatRegioJet 540
37h 10m
€120–144
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Rotterdam
19h 52m
€324–1,327

Plovdiv to Rotterdam by bus

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Distance: 1,944.5 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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You can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Rotterdam Conradstraat via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop in around 36h 55m.

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