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

The cheapest way to get from Porto to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $100 - $300 and takes 14h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porto to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 11h 17m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Porto and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Porto to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Central de Camionagem de Mirandela, Valladolid and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Porto to Plovdiv?

The distance between Porto and Plovdiv is 2795 km. The road distance is 3401.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Porto to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $160 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Porto to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porto to Plovdiv bus from?

Porto to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Porto station.

Bus or fly from Porto to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Porto to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 11h 17m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Porto to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Porto to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

What is the time difference between Porto and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 2h ahead of Porto. It is currently 4:40 AM in Porto and 6:40 AM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Porto to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Porto to Plovdiv is 3401 km. It takes approximately 33h 36m to drive from Porto to Plovdiv.

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

Book your Porto to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 718+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Porto to Plovdiv - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Porto to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, 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.

Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Plovdiv Airport
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)OPO - PDV
11h 17m
$128–369
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)OPO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
14h 57m
$100–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Central de Camionagem de Mirandela
2. Take the bus from Central de Camionagem de Mirandela to Valladolid
3. Take the bus from Valladolid to Sofia
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station
2d 9h
$168–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Vigo GuixarIc
2. Take the train from Vigo Guixar to Barcelona-SantsAlv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Avignon Tgv
4. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)HbfTgv
5. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
6. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
2d 10h
$293–621
Drive 3,401.3 km
1. Drive from Porto to Plovdiv3,401.3 km
33h 36m
$613–885
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)OPO - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
12h 37m
$352–693
Train to Vigo, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Vigo Guixar
2. Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)VGO - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
15h 21m
$121–342
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Istanbul (IST)OPO - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station South
13h 52m
$140–413
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Valladolid
2. Take the bus from Valladolid Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
3. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
2d 13h
$168–319
Bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the bus from Porto to Karlsruhe central train stationFlixBus N1151
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus StopCitylines 64 / ...
2d 14h
$297–403
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Porto to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdiv
34h 55m
$718–1,010

Porto to Plovdiv by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

2d 10hAverage Duration

$293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,795.2 km
Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Ryanair flies from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Central de Camionagem de Mirandela, Valladolid, Valladolid, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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