What is the cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Santorini Island?

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Santorini Island is to bus and ferry which costs €100 - €140 and takes 24h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Santorini Island?

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Santorini Island is to bus and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €90 - €250.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Santorini Island?

The distance between Plovdiv and Santorini Island is 859 km.

How do I travel from Plovdiv to Santorini Island without a car?

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Santorini Island without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 21h 22m and costs €110 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Plovdiv to Santorini Island?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Plovdiv to Santorini Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santorini Island?

There are 2111+ hotels available in Santorini Island.

Plovdiv to Santorini Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Plovdiv to Santorini Island by bus, plane, car ferry, car, train, shuttle, or 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 to Sofia Airport, fly
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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 Santorini (JTR)SOF - JTR
6h 45m
€91–249
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Piraeus Port Akti KondiliCitylines 79
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
21h 22m
€111–163
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Port of Rafina
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Port
16h 44m
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Santorini (JTR)SKG - JTR
10h 59m
€102–205
Train, train to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengrad
2. Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Port
3. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Santorini (JTR)AXD - JTR
10h 26m
€91–191
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Santorini (JTR)OTP - JTR
9h 25m
€315–546
Bus, car ferry via Páros
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Piraeus Port Akti Kondili
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
3. Take the car ferry from Paros to Thira Santorini Port
21h 42m
€146–208
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Piraeus Port Akti KondiliCitylines 79
2. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini PortBsf
24h 7m
€101–133

Plovdiv to Santorini Island by bus, foot, and car ferry

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21h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 859.3 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Santorini Island, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Santorini Island. However, you can take the bus to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, then fly to Santorini (JTR). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Thira Santorini Port via Piraeus Port Akti Kondili and Port of Piraeus in around 21h 22m.

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