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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $55 - $270 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $55 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Vlore , station, Kateríni and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 19m.

How far is it from Sicily to Plovdiv?

The distance between Sicily and Plovdiv is 1065 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 21m and costs $210 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Sicily to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Plovdiv bus from?

Sicily to Plovdiv bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Bus or fly from Sicily to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Sicily to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 9h 29m and costs $150 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 45h 8m.

Where does the Sicily to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Sicily to Plovdiv bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

What is the time difference between Sicily and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Sicily. It is currently 6:39 AM in Sicily and 7:39 AM in Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 720+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Sicily to Plovdiv - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Sicily to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, busferry, car, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CTA - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
6h 55m
$55–263
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Trieste Centrale Station
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
4. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
37h 21m
$212–423
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kateríni
4. Take the bus from Kateríni to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
41h 19m
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port Of Bari
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrës
5. Drive from Port Of Durres to Plovdiv
26h 13m
$274–413
Fly Palermo Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)PMO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 13m
$102–276
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CTA - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
10h 16m
$317–624
Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CIY - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
7h 24m
$165–394
Fly Palermo Airport to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)PMO - PDV
9h 29m
$150–433
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia
4. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
41h 28m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centrale
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station
45h 8m
$165–294

Sicily to Plovdiv by train and bus

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37h 21mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,064.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Ryanair and easyJet fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo, Bologna Centrale, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 45h 8m.

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