What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Smolyan?

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Smolyan is to bus which costs $95 - $120 and takes 25h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prague to Smolyan?

The fastest way to get from Prague to Smolyan is to fly and drive which takes 11h 15m and costs $130 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Smolyan?

No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Smolyan. However, there are services departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Smolyan via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

How far is it from Prague to Smolyan?

The distance between Prague and Smolyan is 1463 km. The road distance is 1478.1 km.

How do I travel from Prague to Smolyan without a car?

The best way to get from Prague to Smolyan without a car is to bus which takes 25h 55m and costs $95 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Prague to Smolyan?

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Prague to Smolyan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Smolyan bus from?

Prague to Smolyan bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Prague to Smolyan bus arrive?

Prague to Smolyan bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.

What is the time difference between Prague and Smolyan?

Smolyan is 1h ahead of Prague. It is currently 10:26 PM in Prague and 11:26 PM in Smolyan.

Can I drive from Prague to Smolyan?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Smolyan is 1478 km. It takes approximately 15h 55m to drive from Prague to Smolyan.

Where can I stay near Smolyan?

There are 628+ hotels available in Smolyan.

Prague to Smolyan - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Smolyan by plane, car, bus, shuttle, or 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 to Kavala International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Kavala International Airport (KVA)plane PRG - KVA
2. Drive from Kavala International Airport (KVA) to Smolyancar
11h 15m
$132–344
Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PRG - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
11h 26m
$80–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
25h 55m
$98–119
Drive 1,478.1 km
1. Drive from Prague to Smolyancar 1,478.1 km
15h 55m
$263–379
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane PRG - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
14h 17m
$332–584
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus, drive
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane PRG - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Xánthibus
3. Drive from Xánthi to Smolyancar
12h
Fly to Burgas Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane PRG - BOJ
2. Take the train from Burgas to Plovdivtrain
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
13h 56m
$152–282
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofiabus N982
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Smolyanbus
28h 32m

Prague to Smolyan by bus

11Weekly Buses

25h 55mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,462.7 km
Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Smolyan via Plovdiv in around 25h 55m.

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