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How to get fromVienna to Plovdivby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Vienna International Airport to Sofia Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VIE - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    7h 32m
    $58–195

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 15m
    $70–190

  3. Drive 1,097.3 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Plovdivcar car 1,097.3 km
    11h 44m
    $207–299

  4. Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane plane BTS - PDV
    6h 36m
    $67–584

  5. Fly Vienna International Airport to Burgas Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane plane VIE - BOJ
    2. Take the train from Burgas to Plovdivtrain train
    9h 11m
    $101–329

  6. Bus via Erdberg

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    21h
    $123–193

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Sofiabus bus N982
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    22h 29m
    $105–188

Vienna to Plovdiv by subway, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Karat-S operates a bus from Wien Hbf to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 19h 15m. Citylines also services this route 3 times a week.

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