Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | T2A Budapest Airport (BUD) | Plovdiv Train Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Budapest Nepliget | Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Plovdiv Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Kelenföld | Plovdiv Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | T2A Budapest Airport (BUD) | Plovdiv Train Station | No tags |
Get from Budapest to Plovdiv
The journey takes about 22 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Plovdiv?
Stops in Budapest
- B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - CKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- DBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- EBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Plovdiv by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Plovdiv?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Plovdiv start from $74. The average price for this route is around $134. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Plovdiv?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Plovdiv is 22h 50m, covering a distance of 731 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 10m and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Plovdiv route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Plovdiv?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Plovdiv at 6:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Plovdiv?
A bus trip from Budapest to Plovdiv generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Budapest to Plovdiv?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 282 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Plovdiv?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Budapest to Plovdiv?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Plovdiv?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Plovdiv was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $123To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Plovdiv, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $123 to $210 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-12-07.
