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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Plovdiv is to train and bus and night train which costs $95 - $180 and takes 27h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Plovdiv is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $120 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Conradstraat and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Plovdiv via Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch, Wien Hbf, Videle and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 10m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Plovdiv?

The distance between Rotterdam and Plovdiv is 1951 km. The road distance is 2247.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 27h and costs $95 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Rotterdam to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Plovdiv bus from?

Rotterdam to Plovdiv bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Rotterdam Conradstraat station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Plovdiv train from?

Rotterdam to Plovdiv train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Plovdiv bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Frankfurt Central Train Station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Rotterdam. It is currently 5:36 AM in Rotterdam and 6:36 AM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Rotterdam to Plovdiv train arrive?

Rotterdam to Plovdiv train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Plovdiv is 2248 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Rotterdam to Plovdiv.

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

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Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 742+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Rotterdam to Plovdiv - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Rotterdam to Plovdiv by train, plane, bus, night train, car, shuttle, or car train

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)AMS - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 6m
$126–320
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
4. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
27h
$96–177
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to 's-Hertogenbosch
3. Take the night train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Wien HbfNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
5. Take the night train from Videle to Dimitrovgrad
6. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
43h 10m
$342–689
Drive 2,247.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Plovdiv2,247.8 km
20h 26m
$464–670
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BRU - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 45m
$161–420
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)EIN - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 15m
$96–488
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)AMS - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
11h 6m
$388–731
Train, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luttre
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CRL - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 24m
$152–834
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)AMS - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
15h 4m
$160–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach StationUnion Ivkoni
36h 15m
$108–155
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt Central Train StationRegioJet 540
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthRacic Eurobus
36h 40m
$139–173
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Plovdiv
19h
$374–1,583

Rotterdam to Plovdiv by bus

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36h 15mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,950.9 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 36h 15m.

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