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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Plovdiv is to bus and train which costs $55 - $90 and takes 22h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Plovdiv is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $95 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Venezia, Viale Stazione and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.

How far is it from Venice to Plovdiv?

The distance between Venice and Plovdiv is 1105 km. The road distance is 1286.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 21h 28m and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Venice to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Plovdiv bus from?

Venice to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione station.

Where does the Venice to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Venice to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Venice and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Venice. It is currently 4:31 PM in Venice and 5:31 PM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Venice to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Plovdiv is 1287 km. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Venice to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 729+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Venice to Plovdiv by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)VCE - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h
$100–301
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
22h 43m
$58–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach StationUnion Ivkoni
21h 28m
$140–185
Drive 1,286.8 km
1. Drive from Venice to Plovdiv1,286.8 km
12h 2m
$233–337
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BLQ - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 34m
$98–286
Fly Treviso Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)TSF - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
11h 6m
$310–772
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BGY - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 7m
$86–645
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste CentraleRe
2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
21h 34m
$122–144

Venice to Plovdiv by train and bus

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21h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,105.3 km
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a bus from Venezia to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Stazione MESTRE FS C4, Venezia, Viale Stazione, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 21h 28m.

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