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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plovdiv to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a bus costs an average of €26.
Distance: 132 km
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The best way to travel from Plovdiv to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
01:30 PM 5h30 Plovdiv 7:00 PM Sofia €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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01:30 PM 5h30 Plovdiv 7:00 PM Sofia €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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01:30 PM 5h30 Plovdiv 7:00 PM Sofia €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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01:30 PM 5h55 Plovdiv 7:25 PM Sofia €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
01:30 PM 6h05 Plovdiv 7:35 PM Sofia €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
01:30 PM 5h40 Plovdiv 7:10 PM Sofia €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plovdiv and Sofia as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Plovdiv (Пловдив) and arrive in Sofia (София).
- Travel with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
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