Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv South

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plovdiv South

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Transportation from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv South

Facts about the transport from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv South

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure6:15 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day10
Distance179 kilometers
Transport CompaniesKarat S, Union Ivkoni International , Union Ivkoni National , Wizz Air

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How to get from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv South

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 19.46 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 5.47.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Sofia Airport and Plovdiv South depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Sofia Airport and Plovdiv South. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 10m to reach Plovdiv South.

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

Travelling between Sofia Airport and Plovdiv South can be as cheap as USD 5.47 if you opt for a Karat S bus and as expensive as USD 19.46 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 South ?

  • 10 from Sofia to Plovdiv starting from 06:15 Sofia Central Bus Station until 23:30 Sofia Central Bus Station

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

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 61.29.

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

Wizz Air

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 International , Union Ivkoni National

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

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