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Busbud helps you find a bus from Sofia to Plovdiv. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
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Sofia to Plovdiv buses are provided by Karat-S and Union Ivkoni.
For a bus leaving from Sofia, the trip starts at bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, Serdika, Knyaginya Maria Luiza, Central Bus Station, Central Bus Station - Sofia or Lukoil.
In Plovdiv, your bus travel ends at Sever.
| Daily Buses | 7 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:15AM - 11:30PM |
| Minimum Price | $8 |
| Average Ticket Price | $10 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 1h45m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 2h20m |
| Bus Companies on This Route | Karat-S, Union Ivkoni |
The average bus ticket price from Sofia to Plovdiv is $10. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Plovdiv is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Sofia and Plovdiv is around 2h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 45m.This is the time it takes to travel the 82 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Sofia to Plovdiv can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Sofia to Plovdiv by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv, you can travel comfortably and safely with Karat-S, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni.
Buses traveling between Sofia and Plovdiv leave from bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2 or Serdika and arrive at Sever.
Once in Plovdiv, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum Center of Modern History - Exposition 'The Soul of Japanese Doll', Regional Historical Museum - Bulgarian National Revival Exposition, Panagyurishte Golden Treasure - Regional Archaeological Museum, Regional Natural Science Museum, Regional Ethnographic Museum.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
The average bus ticket from Sofia to Plovdiv costs around $8 for departures 90 days prior.
Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from Sofia to Plovdiv vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around $19 while at other times, you can expect to pay around $6.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Plovdiv, as early as possible. The best time to find and book cheap bus tickets is to book at least 90 days in advance.
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Sofia and Plovdiv!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Sofia to Plovdiv.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Sofia to Plovdiv will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Sofia to Plovdiv, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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