Bucharest to Plovdiv bus is a popular way of travelling between Romania and Bulgaria.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bucharest bus station at 22:10h, arriving at Plovdiv bus station at 09:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 09:00h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Bucharest and Plovdiv is 242 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of 10:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 10:50h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Plovdiv earlier, there
are 4 night buses from Bucharest to Plovdiv.
The overnight buses depart between 22:10 and 22:30 and arrive at 09:00
the following day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 05:24, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Bucharest to Plovdiv route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
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Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Bucharest or Plovdiv bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Bucharest
You can see information about the departure station and stops Bucharest here
Plovdiv
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Plovdiv here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $36 (One-Way)
or $72 (Return).
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