Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv Central Train

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv Central Train

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Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Central Train Schedule

Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Central Train Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Union Ivkoni National Standard AC 06:15 - 08:45€ 7.12
Karat S Regular 09:00 - 11:20BGN 17.37
Union Ivkoni National Standard AC 11:00 - 13:15BGN 18.02
Union Ivkoni National Standard AC 13:00 - 17:30€ 17.83
Union Ivkoni National Standard AC 18:00 - 20:15€ 7.53

Transportation from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Central Train

Facts about the transport from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Central Train

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure8:10 午前
Latest Departure12:10 午後
Departures per day6
Distance113 kilometers
Transport CompaniesKarat S, Ryanair, Union Ivkoni National

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How to get from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Central Train

Travelling between Sofia Airport and Plovdiv Central Train is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 9.86 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.51.

How long does it take to get from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Central Train?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 10 hours to travel between Sofia Airport and Plovdiv Central Train depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Sofia Airport and Plovdiv Central Train. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 9h 10m to reach Plovdiv Central Train.

How much does it cost to get from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Central Train?

Travelling between Sofia Airport and Plovdiv Central Train can be as cheap as USD 9.51 if you opt for a Karat S bus and as expensive as USD 9.86 if you buy a Union Ivkoni National Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Sofia Airport and Plovdiv Central Train ?

  • 6 from Sofia to Plovdiv starting from 08:10 Sofia Central Bus Station until 12:10 Sofia Central Bus Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Central Train.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sofia to Plovdiv, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 117.65.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sofia and Plovdiv

Ryanair

Bus

Travelling from Sofia to Plovdiv overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sofia and Plovdiv

Karat S, Union Ivkoni National

What is the most popular transport to get from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Central Train?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus