How to get fromTbilisi to Plovdivby plane, bus, train, car ferry or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Tbilisi to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)TBS - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 40m
$164–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
39h 15m
$59–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Ankara
2. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
33h 44m
$70–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumi804 / ...
2. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Kirikkale
3. Take the train from Kırıkkale YHT to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht
4. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
39h 36m
$68–112
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumi804 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Batumi to Burgas
3. Take the train from Vladimir Pavlov to PlovdivRe
2d 22h
$255–308
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul (IST)TBS - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station South
12h
$114–331
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)TBS - SAW
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
13h 15m
$81–236
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)TBS - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
17h 28m
$182–304
Bus via Vladikavkaz
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Emniyet Otogar
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
2d 1h
Drive 2,021.4 km
1. Drive from Tbilisi to Plovdiv2,021.4 km
24h 21m
$319–460

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

34Weekly Planes

6h 22mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,934.5 km
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Plovdiv via Istanbul Aksaray, Langa Davutpaşa, Çatladıkapı, and Istanbul Esenler in around 39h 15m.

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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

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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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