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

The cheapest way to get from Szeged to Plovdiv is to bus and train which costs $28 - $100 and takes 17h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Szeged to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs $130 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Szeged and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Szeged to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Szeged and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Niš, Autobuska Stanica and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

How far is it from Szeged to Plovdiv?

The distance between Szeged and Plovdiv is 779 km. The road distance is 748.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Szeged to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 17m and costs $40 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 14h 17m to get from Szeged to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Szeged to Plovdiv bus from?

Szeged to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Szeged station.

Where does the Szeged to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Szeged to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Szeged and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Szeged. It is currently 10:14 AM in Szeged and 11:14 AM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Szeged to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Szeged to Plovdiv is 748 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Szeged to Plovdiv.

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

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Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 739+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Szeged to Plovdiv - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Szeged to Plovdiv by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Szeged to SuboticaRe
2. Take the train from Subotica to Novi BeogradIr / ...
3. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
4. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
14h 17m
$43–76
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Szeged to Timișoara962
2. Take the bus from Timișoara to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
17h 53m
$29–99
Drive 748.3 km
1. Drive from Szeged to Plovdiv748.3 km
7h 6m
$131–189
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Szeged to Timișoara
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)TSR - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
10h 23m
$345–565
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Szeged to Belgrade bus station
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
16h 37m
$65–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Szeged to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar962 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus StopCitylines 64 / ...
17h 56m
$73–105
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Szeged to Ferihegy
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BUD - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 37m
$69–226
Train, train to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Szeged to Subotica
2. Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beograd
3. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BEG - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 22m
$97–264

Szeged to Plovdiv by train and bus

9Weekly Services

14h 17mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779 km
Duration: 14h 17m

What companies run services between Szeged, Hungary and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Szeged to Plovdiv Bus Station South via Belgrade bus station, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Niš, Autobuska Stanica, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 16h 37m.

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