Sofia to Plovdiv

Sofia to Plovdiv

Sofia
Plovdiv
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Sofia to Plovdiv Destination Reviews

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Anonymous
Good value. Fast easy transfer. No ability to choose a seat, staff not friendly.
Sofia to Plovdiv, Bus Standard AC, Citylines, Aug 7, 2025
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Anonymous
The carrier was fine. However, ”GetByBus” route guidance was not adequate. I could not find any buses from Belkotarnovo or Sofia to Plovdiv on this site. As a result, my transportation was part of a tour from Sofia. Therefore, when I boarded the bus, I could not find the bus(actually not a bus, it was a car), which caused confusion and trouble.
Sofia to Plovdiv, Bus Standard AC, City Tour, May 26, 2024
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Hossam
adherence of time.
Sofia to Plovdiv, Bus Regular, Karat S, May 27, 2023
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Matt
Other issues. Clean tidy on time. What is with the paper ticket requirement. You pay online get a qr code and yet that's not good enough. If you are going to do that should just tell people to pick up ticket at the station and have them waiting. Actual flix bus has PDAs why doesn't this sub contractors. Also why no toilet on board. This is ok but not up to the flix bus standard.
Sofia to Plovdiv, Bus Regular, Karat S, Jan 16, 2023
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Anonymous
I missed the usb charger. I had them in one way, but not the other way. The time fitting The music The quiet environment The usb charger in one way. The lack of USB charger in one way.
Sofia to Plovdiv, Bus Regular, Karat S, Jan 15, 2023
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Anonymous
Reliable and punctual. Everything was fine and we arrived even before the scheduled time. Printing a ticket is a hassle. They should accept a mobile ticket (and state this fact when booking).
Sofia to Plovdiv, Bus Regular, Karat S, Nov 20, 2022
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Lisa
Great busride, but unfriendly driver. Bus itself was great, with airco and comfortable chairs. Bus driver didn't speak English and was very unfriendly. Bus ticket needs to be printed, while we got a QRcode, what is a waste of paper.
Sofia to Plovdiv, Bus Regular, Karat S, Sep 4, 2022
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Sofia to Plovdiv Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+1h 44m
$179.95
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
02:10
04:44
$24.52
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
02:30
04:44
$36.24
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
04:00
06:19
$24.52
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
04:16
06:19
$36.26
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
05:00
07:08
$24.52
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
05:19
07:08
$36.26
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
06:00
07:45
$24.50
Bus
Union Ivkoni National
Standard AC
06:30
09:45
$9.09
Bus
Union Ivkoni National
Standard AC
07:00
09:00
$9.04
Bus
Group Plus
Standard AC
07:30
09:53
$9.51
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
07:50
09:49
$36.30
Bus
Karat S
Regular
08:10
10:30
$10.36
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
08:26
10:10
$35.77
Bus
Karat S
Regular
09:00
11:20
$10.36
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
09:20
11:29
$35.77
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
09:51
16:20
$36.24
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
10:20
16:50
$36.25
Bus
Karat S
Regular
10:50
13:10
$10.36
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
11:20
13:10
$30.45

How to get from Sofia to Plovdiv

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 10.37 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.78.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours to travel between Sofia and Plovdiv depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Sofia and Plovdiv. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Train does a much slower job and take about 3h 31m to reach Plovdiv.

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

Travelling between Sofia and Plovdiv can be as cheap as USD 7.78 if you opt for a BDZ train and as expensive as USD 10.37 if you buy a BDZ Train 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 and Plovdiv ?

  • 15 from Sofia to Plovdiv starting from 06:35 Sofia until 22:35 Sofia

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

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

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

City Tour, Citylines, Traventuria, Union Ivkoni National

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

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

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

  • 63% opted for a bus
  • 37% took a train

Transportation from Sofia to Plovdiv

Facts about the transport from Sofia to Plovdiv

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure6:35 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day15
Distance163 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBDZ, City Tour, Citylines, Traventuria, Union Ivkoni National