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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 26h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $100 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Limmatstrasse and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Plovdiv via Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 18m.

How far is it from Zurich to Plovdiv?

The distance between Zurich and Plovdiv is 1434 km. The road distance is 1692.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 26h 15m and costs $80 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Zurich to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Plovdiv bus from?

Zurich to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Plovdiv train from?

Zurich to Plovdiv train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Where does the Zurich to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Zurich to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ulm station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 10:04 PM in Zurich and 11:04 PM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Zurich to Plovdiv train arrive?

Zurich to Plovdiv train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Plovdiv is 1693 km. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Zurich to Plovdiv.

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

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Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 727+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Zurich to Plovdiv - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, night train, 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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)ZRH - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
7h 27m
$106–239
Train to Basel, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BSL - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 30m
$72–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach StationUnion Ivkoni
26h 15m
$81–116
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
4. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
33h 18m
$376–550
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdiv
16h 7m
$392–539
Fly Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ZRH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
10h 38m
$378–660
Fly Zurich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)ZRH - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
14h 21m
$135–293
Bus via Neu-Ulm
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ulm283 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus StopCitylines 64 / ...
31h 30m
$137–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
32h 3m
$135–173
Drive 1,692.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Plovdiv1,692.8 km
17h 29m
$342–493

Zurich to Plovdiv by bus

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26h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,434.3 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

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