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

The cheapest way to get from Van to Plovdiv is to bus via Edirne which costs $85 - $120 and takes 37h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Van to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $190 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Van and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Van to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Van and arriving at Plovdiv Hristo Botev via Istanbul Büyük Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.

How far is it from Van to Plovdiv?

The distance between Van and Plovdiv is 1893 km. The road distance is 1927.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Van to Plovdiv without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 10m and costs $100 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Van to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Van to Plovdiv bus from?

Van to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Van station.

Where does the Van to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Van to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.

Can I drive from Van to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Van to Plovdiv is 1928 km. It takes approximately 23h 45m to drive from Van to Plovdiv.

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

Book your Van to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 143+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Van to Plovdiv - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Van to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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

Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAN - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 39m
$197–723
Bus via Edirne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Bandırma bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bandırma to Edirnebus
3. Take the bus from Edirne Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
37h 25m
$90–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Van to Yıldızelibus
2. Take the train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
28h 10m
$101–134
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Van to Tatvantaxi
2. Take the train from Tatvan to Sivastrain
3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
4. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
37h 6m
$152–197
Drive 1,927.6 km
1. Drive from Van to Plovdivcar 1,927.6 km
23h 45m
$304–439
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VAN - SAW
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
10h 29m
$104–380
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane VAN - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
15h 8m
$232–817
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAN - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
10h 25m
$279–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Plovdiv Hristo Botevbus Citylines 35 / ...
34h
$100–133

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 10mAverage Duration

$187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,893.1 km
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Van to Plovdiv Hristo Botev via Istanbul Otogari and Istanbul Büyük Otogari in around 34h.

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