How to get fromRostov-on-Don to Plovdivby train, plane, bus, car or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Train to Krasnodar, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
2. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Istanbul (IST)KRR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station South
14h 13m
$483–939
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Bursa bus station
2. Take the bus from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthArda - Tur
2d 17h
$138–158
Bus via Hopa
1. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Hopa
2. Take the bus from Hopa to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Plovdiv
2d 2h
$152–190
Drive 1,738 km
1. Drive from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv1,738 km
25h 56m
$274–396
Train to Krasnodar, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
2. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)KRR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
18h 12m
$188–868
Train to Sochi International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Sochi Airport
2. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST)AER - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station South
19h 22m
$409–934
Train to Krasnodar, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
2. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)KRR - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
18h 38m
$435–1,209
Train to Mineralnye Vody Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Bataysk to Mineralnye Vody
2. Fly from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Istanbul (IST)MRV - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station South
17h 57m
$558–1,193
Train to Sochi International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Sochi Airport
2. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)AER - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
17h 56m
$214–963
Train to Krasnodar, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
2. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)KRR - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
21h 21m
$277–792

Krasnodar (KRR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

7Weekly Planes

2h 10mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,654.2 km
Duration: 14h 13m

What companies run services between Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Plovdiv via Hopa, Hopa, and Istanbul Samandira Tesis in around 2d 2h.

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Plovdiv(opens in a new window), Bulgaria(opens in a new window)

Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, standing on the banks of the Maritsa river in the historical region of Thrace, behind the state capital Sofia. It has a population of 346,893 and 675,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Plovdiv is a cultural hub in Bulgaria and was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. The city is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.

Things to do in Plovdiv

Plovdiv Roman theatre(Opens in a new window)

The Roman theatre of Plovdiv (Latin: TEATRUM TRIMONTENSE; Bulgarian: Пловдивски античен театър, Plovdivski antichen teatar) is one of the world's best-preserved ancient theatres, located in the city center of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It was constructed in the 90s of I century AD, probably under the rulership of Emperor Domitian. The theatre can host between 5000 and 7000 spectators and it is currently in use.

Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален етнографски музей — Пловдив, Regionalen etnografski muzey — Plovdiv) is a museum of ethnography in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Since 1938, it has occupied the 1847 house of the merchant, Argir Kuyumdzhioglu, in the city's Old Town. The museum features six exhibitions, each occupying a separate room.

Alyosha Monument(Opens in a new window)

Alyosha (an affectionate diminutive of Aleksey) is an 11 m tall reinforced concrete statue of a Soviet soldier on Bunarjik Hill in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The statue tops a 6 m pedestal lined with granite. The memorial commemorates Soviet casualties incurred during the Soviet occupation of Bulgaria (which had been an Axis ally) in World War II. It was installed in 1954-57.

Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален исторически музей Пловдив, Regionalen istoricheski muzey Plovdiv) is a historical museum in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Established in 1951, it covers the history of Plovdiv from the 15th century until today (the older history is presented in the Plovdiv Archaeological Museum). It has three departments, each occupying a separate historic building.

Places to stay in Plovdiv

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9.1Superb

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8.6Fabulous

THE STAY Boutique Hotel Central Square - Free Compliments - Free Wi-Fi - TOP LOCATION - Nearby Paid Parking(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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