What is the cheapest way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv?

The cheapest way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $130 - $160 and takes 2 days 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv?

The fastest way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv is to train and fly and bus which takes 14h 13m and costs $480 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Rostov-on-Don and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostov-on-Don station to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Rostov-on-Don bus station and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv?

The distance between Rostov-on-Don and Plovdiv is 1654 km. The road distance is 1738 km.

How do I travel from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv without a car?

The best way to get from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv without a car is to bus via Tbilisi which takes 2 days 1h and costs $180 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv?

It takes approximately 14h 13m to get from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv bus from?

Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, depart from Rostov-on-Don bus station.

Where does the Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, arrive at Bursa bus station.

What is the time difference between Rostov-on-Don and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h behind Rostov-on-Don. It is currently 12:20 AM in Rostov-on-Don and 11:20 PM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv is 1738 km. It takes approximately 25h 56m to drive from Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 729+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Rostov-on-Don to Plovdiv - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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 Tbilisi
1. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
2d 1h
$183–203
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
$389–884
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
$445–1,209
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
$234–1,013
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

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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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 Ortachala Bus Station, Istanbul Aksaray, Yusufpaşa, Sultanahmet, and Istanbul Esenler in around 2d 1h.

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