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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Velingrad is to fly and train which costs $65 - $190 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Velingrad is to fly and train which takes 10h 23m and costs $65 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Velingrad?

No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Velingrad. However, there are services departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Velingrad via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 47m.

How far is it from Prague to Velingrad?

The distance between Prague and Velingrad is 1229 km. The road distance is 1372 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Velingrad without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 21h 10m and costs $170 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Prague to Velingrad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Velingrad bus from?

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

Where does the Prague to Velingrad bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Prague and Velingrad?

Velingrad is 1h ahead of Prague. It is currently 11:07 AM in Prague and 12:07 PM in Velingrad.

Can I drive from Prague to Velingrad?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Velingrad is 1372 km. It takes approximately 14h 26m to drive from Prague to Velingrad.

Where can I stay near Velingrad?

There are 237+ hotels available in Velingrad.

Prague to Velingrad - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Prague to Velingrad by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Sofia Airport, train
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1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PRG - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Septemvritrain
10h 23m
$65–185
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Bratislava hlavná stanicatrain
2. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Belovotrain
4. Take the taxi from Belovo to Velingradtaxi
21h 10m
$172–205
Drive 1,372 km
1. Drive from Prague to Velingradcar 1,372 km
14h 26m
$244–352
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague 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 Velingradbus
13h 9m
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
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 Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Velingradbus
13h 15m
$105–265
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Septemvritrain
14h 19m
$74–272
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Burgas Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane PRG - BOJ
2. Take the train from Burgas to Septemvritrain
13h 20m
$147–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Velingradbus
24h 47m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofiabus N982
2. Take the train from Sofia to Septemvritrain 8611 / ...
28h 43m
$127–174

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

17Weekly Planes

2h 41mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,228.5 km
Duration: 10h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Velingrad via Plovdiv in around 24h 47m.

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