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

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There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Side by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane plane SOF - AYT
    3. Take the bus from Antalya to Manavgatbus bus
    9h 56m
    ₺5,074–12,423

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Manavgatbus bus
    22h 8m
    ₺2,084–6,420

  3. Bus via Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Manavgatbus bus
    18h 22m
    ₺2,758–6,232

  4. Train, bus via Konya

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain train
    3. Take the train from Halkali to Konyatrain train Yht
    4. Take the bus from Konya to Manavgatbus bus
    20h 10m
    ₺2,702–3,899

  5. Drive 1,106.9 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Sidecar car 1,106.9 km
    13h 2m
    ₺8,292–11,977

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Edrinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edirne to Antalyabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Antalya to Manavgatbus bus
    23h 7m
    ₺3,114–4,764

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Antalya Airport (AYT) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,363Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,154.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Side, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Side via Istanbul Büyük Otogari, Esenler Otogar, and Manavgat in around 18h 22m.

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