RoutavioPopular routesSofyaSofya to Plovdiv
SofyaPlovdiv133 km

How to get from Sofya to Plovdiv

  • 133 km as the crow flies

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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

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We compared the ways to travel from Sofya to Plovdiv: bus. The two cities are about 133 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

133 km

Sofya to Plovdiv: cheapest or fastest?

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€7823h 48m · 4 transfers · bus
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  1. 1
    Sofya → Sofia Airportbus
    Airport shuttle bus·35m
  2. 2
    Sofia Airport → Veliko Tarnovobus
    Regional connection·4h 44m
  3. 3
    Veliko Tarnovo → Blagoevgradbus
    FlixBus·5h 05m
  4. 4
    Blagoevgrad → Sofiabus
    FlixBus·1h 25m
  5. 5
    Sofia → Plovdivbus
    ArdaTur·2h 04m

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Ticket prices on this route

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Operators seen on these journeys

Airport shuttle busSofya-Sofia AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionSofia Airport-Veliko TarnovoBook →FlixBusVeliko Tarnovo-Blagoevgrad, Blagoevgrad-SofiaBook →ArdaTurSofia-PlovdivBook →

On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Sofya to Plovdiv works

Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Sofya to Sofia, about 35 min. Transfer in Sofia and continue by Regional connection bus on to Veliko Tarnovo (4h 44m). Transfer in Veliko Tarnovo and continue by FlixBus bus on to Blagoevgrad Central (5h 5m). Transfer in Blagoevgrad Central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Sofia (1h 25m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Plovdiv (2h 4m). In total it's roughly €78 over 23h 48m, 4 transfers.

Sofya to Plovdiv: common questions

Is there a bus from Sofya to Plovdiv?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Plovdiv from Sofya?

About 133 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Sofya to Plovdiv?

On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, FlixBus, ArdaTur.

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofya to Plovdiv?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, FlixBus, ArdaTur

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026

Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026