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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $65 - $160 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $55 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Plovdiv Train station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

How far is it from Rome to Plovdiv?

The distance between Rome and Plovdiv is 1055 km. The road distance is 1794.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 14m and costs $130 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Rome to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Plovdiv bus from?

Rome to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Rome to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 5:57 AM in Rome and 6:57 AM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Rome to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Plovdiv is 1794 km. It takes approximately 16h 45m to drive from Rome to Plovdiv.

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

Book your Rome to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 756+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or busferry

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

Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CIA - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
7h 12m
$56–229
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus
23h 14m
$137–227
Drive 1,794.2 km
1. Drive from Rome to Plovdivcar 1,794.2 km
16h 45m
$325–469
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FCO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
7h 26m
$69–159
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FCO - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
10h 32m
$320–610
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CIA - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
10h 33m
$317–630
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane FCO - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
13h 15m
$103–258
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NAP - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
7h 51m
$76–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zagrebbus N997
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
29h 5m
$94–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
30h 16m
$148–175
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
34h 55m

Rome to Plovdiv by train and bus

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23h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,054.8 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Plovdiv Train station via Zagreb in around 29h 5m.

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