Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Автовокзал "Пловдив-Юг" бульвар Христо Ботев, 47, Plovdiv | Train Station Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, next to Starbucks, Bucharest | ||||
| Bus | Автовокзал "Пловдив-Юг" бульвар Христо Ботев, 47, Plovdiv | Train Station Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, next to Starbucks, Bucharest | ||||
| Bus | Автовокзал "Пловдив-Юг" бульвар Христо Ботев, 47, Plovdiv | Bucharest Henri Coandă Int'l Airport (OTP) | ||||
| Bus | Автовокзал "Пловдив-Юг" бульвар Христо Ботев, 47, Plovdiv | Bucharest Henri Coandă Int'l Airport (OTP) | ||||
| Bus | Автовокзал "Пловдив-Юг" бульвар Христо Ботев, 47, Plovdiv | Bucharest Henri Coandă Int'l Airport (OTP) |
Get from Plovdiv to Bucharest
The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 770, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Plovdiv and Bucharest?
Stops in Bucharest
- AStrada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
- BAutogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
- DȘoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
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Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya - F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plovdiv to Bucharest 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 Plovdiv to Bucharest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Plovdiv to Bucharest start from ZAR 770. The average price for this route is around ZAR 778. 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 Plovdiv to Bucharest?
The average bus travel time from Plovdiv to Bucharest is 8h 50m, covering a distance of 285 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Openline.
Which bus companies service the Plovdiv to Bucharest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Openline, LIKEBUS, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest?
The earliest bus departs from Plovdiv to Bucharest at 3:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plovdiv to Bucharest?
A bus trip from Plovdiv to Bucharest generates an estimated 7.123175 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 Plovdiv to Bucharest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is LIKEBUS, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Plovdiv to Bucharest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Plovdiv to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is LIKEBUS, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Plovdiv to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is LIKEBUS, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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 Plovdiv to Bucharest was searched and found on Jun 3, 2026 with a price of ZAR 776To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Plovdiv to Bucharest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ZAR 776 to ZAR 853 for a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 777 which is on 2026-06-04.
