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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $110 - $150 and takes 25h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Plovdiv is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $60 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Plovdiv?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station station and arriving at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 25h 55m.

How far is it from Ulm to Plovdiv?

The distance between Ulm and Plovdiv is 1385 km. The road distance is 1611.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 25h 55m and costs $110 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Ulm to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Plovdiv bus from?

Ulm to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station.

Where does the Ulm to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Ulm to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.

What is the time difference between Ulm and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Ulm. It is currently 5:36 PM in Ulm and 6:36 PM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Ulm to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Plovdiv is 1612 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Ulm to Plovdiv.

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

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Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 735+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Ulm to Plovdiv - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Ulm to Plovdiv by train, plane, bus, car, car train, 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 to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Memmingentrain
2. Fly from Allgäu Airport, Memmingen (FMM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FMM - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 19m
$61–257
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
26h 53m
$27–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 64 / ...
25h 55m
$110–150
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ulm to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdivcar
14h 25m
$353–483
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 36m
$101–336
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MUC - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 49m
$131–385
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MUC - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
12h
$378–776
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane STR - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
14h 35m
$108–375
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane MUC - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
15h 4m
$123–444
Drive 1,611.9 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Plovdivcar 1,611.9 km
14h 46m
$266–384

Ulm to Plovdiv by bus

3Weekly Buses

25h 55mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,385.5 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–150 and the journey takes 25h 55m.

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