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How to get fromSimferopol to Plovdivby car, plane, shuttle, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Simferopol to Plovdiv by car, plane, shuttle, bus, or train

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Drive, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Drive from Simferopol to Chisinau-Airport-RMO
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)RMO - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
23h 11m
$467–750
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Simferopol to Krasnodar 1
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus station
3. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
4. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
3d 3h
$136–162
Bus via Hopa
1. Take the bus from Simferopol Kurortnaya to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Hopa
3. Take the bus from Hopa to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Plovdiv
2d 5h
$177–224
Drive 1,744.6 km
1. Drive from Simferopol to Plovdiv1,744.6 km
25h 56m
$275–397
Drive, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Drive from Simferopol to Chisinau-Airport-RMO
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)RMO - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
20h 50m
$222–459
Train, bus via Tbilisi
1. Take the train from Simferopol to Pyatigorsk
2. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
2d 12h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Simferopol Bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus station
3. Take the bus from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal to Plovdiv Bus Station South
2d 21h
$175–260

Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Simferopol to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 1,755.3 km
Duration: 23h 11m

What companies run services between Simferopol, Ukraine and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Simferopol Kurortnaya to Plovdiv via Krasnodar-1 Bus station, Hopa, Hopa, and Istanbul Samandira Tesis in around 2d 5h.

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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

Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills(Opens in a new window)

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9.1Superb

Capital City Center Apart Residence(Opens in a new window)

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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