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Compare train and bus for Sofia to Plovdiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Plovdiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a bus costs an average of €27.
Distance: 132 km
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Sofia to Plovdiv by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Plovdiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:00 AM2h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)1:15 PMPlovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг)€101One-way0 transfers
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- 11:00 AM2h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)1:15 PMPlovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг)€101One-way0 transfers
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- 8:00 AM1h50Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)9:50 AMPlovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг)€111One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Plovdiv
Travel to Plovdiv easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Plovdiv.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Plovdiv as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) and arrive in Plovdiv (Пловдив).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Group Plus to go to Plovdiv by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Group Plus.
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