How to get fromSkopje to Plovdivby bus, car, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Skopje to Plovdiv by bus, car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach StationUnion Ivkoni
7h 30m
$20–47
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdiv8611 / ...
8h 25m
$18–45
Drive 338.6 km
1. Drive from Skopje to Plovdiv338.6 km
4h 35m
$54–77
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)SKP - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
7h 59m
$86–260
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) to Sofia Central Bus StationCitylines 68
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Sofia to Plovdiv
9h 10m

Skopje to Plovdiv by bus

20Weekly Buses

7h 30mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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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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