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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Plovdiv is to night train and train which costs $13 - $35 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Romania to Plovdiv is to shuttle which takes 5h 12m and costs $280 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Plovdiv via București, Autogara Militari and Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Teatrul National and arriving at Plovdiv via Bucharest and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Romania to Plovdiv?

The distance between Romania and Plovdiv is 389 km. The road distance is 355.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Romania to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Romania to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Plovdiv bus from?

Romania to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Plovdiv train from?

Romania to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Romania to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Romania to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.

Where does the Romania to Plovdiv train arrive?

Romania to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.

Can I drive from Romania to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Plovdiv is 355 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Romania to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 743+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Romania to Plovdiv - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Romania to Plovdiv by bus, night train, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Veliko TarnovoN983
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdiv
10h 53m
$33–41
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara ZagoraBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv8632 / ...
7h 3m
$14–31
Drive 355.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Plovdiv355.5 km
5h 40m
$57–82
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
5h 12m
$280–400

Romania to Plovdiv by bus

3Weekly Buses

10h 53mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Romania to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 389.4 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Romania and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 to Plovdiv via Valea Cascadelor, București, Autogara Militari, and Veliko Tarnovo in around 10h 53m.

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