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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Plovdiv is to bus and train which costs $110 - $120 and takes 28h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $100 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Plovdiv Train station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

How far is it from Split to Plovdiv?

The distance between Split and Plovdiv is 752 km. The road distance is 933.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Split to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Split to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Plovdiv bus from?

Split to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split Bus Station.

Where does the Split to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Split to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

What is the time difference between Split and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 9:36 AM in Split and 10:36 AM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Split to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Plovdiv is 933 km. It takes approximately 13h 1m to drive from Split to Plovdiv.

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

Book your Split to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 750+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Split to Plovdiv - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Split to Plovdiv by plane, bus, car, shuttle, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Split Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SPU - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
9h 44m
$104–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
21h 15m
$85–154
Drive 933.2 km
1. Drive from Split to Plovdivcar 933.2 km
13h 1m
$152–220
Shuttle to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BEG - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
12h 13m
$183–324
Fly Split Airport to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane SPU - AXD
2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain
3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain
14h 23m
$117–399
Drive, car ferry to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Drive from Split to Dubrovnikcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRI - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
17h 46m
$94–222
Bus via Zagreb
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
21h 15m
$107–163
Bus via Skopje
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Sofia to Plovdivbus
27h 25m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
28h 41m
$111–119

Split to Plovdiv by bus

8Weekly Buses

21h 15mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Split to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 752.3 km
Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Plovdiv Train station via Zagreb in around 21h 15m.

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