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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Plovdiv to Shanghai

Composite routes from Plovdiv to Shanghai

Cheapest
5 d 1 h 59 min
Car
10757 km.
from $591
Other
17 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
8240 km.
from $555.49
27 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
8240 km.
from $451.65
23 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
8240 km.
from $523.91
26 h 4 min
Train, Plane
8240 km.
from $586.63

Transport providers

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$35.37

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Email:
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Plovdiv to Athens
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$87.54

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.53–$35.37

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.18

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.11–$82.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.27–$35.37

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv to Varna
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$94.75–$429.54

Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola

Phone:
+389 47 231 192
Email:
Website:
transkop.mk/
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.29

Makedonija Soobrakaj AD

Phone:
+389(0)2 24 02 388
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/makedonijasoobrakaj/
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$31.58

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.54

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$315.84–$631.68
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.04–$505.34

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
19h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$543.24–$1,389.69
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$492.71–$1,263.36
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$517.98–$1,263.36
Plane from Varna Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
19h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$543.24–$1,389.69
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$416.91–$1,073.85
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$568.51–$1,516.03

Emirates

Website:
emirates.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$492.71–$1,137.02

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$404.27–$758.01

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$442.17–$1,137.02
Plane from Istanbul to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$429.54–$1,263.36
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$379.01–$947.52

Asiana Airlines

Website:
flyasiana.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$568.51–$1,263.36

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$429.54–$1,137.02
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$379.01–$1,073.85
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$404.27–$1,073.85
Plane from Varna Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$429.54–$1,137.02
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$454.81–$1,200.19

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$555.88–$1,389.69
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$315.84–$631.68
Plane from Istanbul to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$555.88–$1,389.69
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.04–$505.34

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
20h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$379.01–$884.35
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
20h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$366.37–$884.35
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$391.64–$947.52

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$404.27–$1,200.19

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$416.91–$758.01

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Plovdiv to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.55–$8.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Shanghai is to bus and fly which costs $293.48 - $532.61 and takes 27h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Shanghai is to bus and fly which takes 17h 58m and costs $347.83 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Plovdiv to Shanghai?

The distance between Plovdiv and Shanghai is 8521 km. The road distance is 10647.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Plovdiv to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 17h 58m to get from Plovdiv to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 6h ahead of Plovdiv. It is currently 08:03 in Plovdiv and 14:03 in Shanghai.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Shanghai is 10647 km. It takes approximately 5 days 3h to drive from Plovdiv to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 990+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $78.68 per night.
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