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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 20h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Plovdiv is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 13m and costs $85 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Trieste to Plovdiv?

The distance between Trieste and Plovdiv is 1158 km. The road distance is 1156.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Plovdiv without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 16h 45m and costs $109 - $114.

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

It takes approximately 16h 45m to get from Trieste to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Plovdiv bus from?

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

Where does the Trieste to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Trieste to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

What is the time difference between Trieste and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Trieste. It is currently 8:52 PM in Trieste and 9:52 PM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Trieste to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Plovdiv is 1156 km. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Trieste to Plovdiv.

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

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

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 755+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Trieste to Plovdiv by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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

Bus via Sofia
best
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
16h 45m
$110–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationbus N907 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
20h 19m
$82–151
Drive 1,156.4 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Plovdivcar 1,156.4 km
10h 34m
$210–303
Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRS - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 20m
$102–283
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LJU - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 57m
$130–450
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Klagenfurt Flughafenshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KLU - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
12h 11m
$204–872
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BLQ - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 13m
$88–339
Shuttle, shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Wien Hbfshuttle
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
10h 59m
$134–1,067

Trieste to Plovdiv by bus

2Weekly Buses

16h 45mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,158.1 km
Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Trieste to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 16h 45m.

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