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Plovdiv to Bistrita

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Plovdiv, Bulgaria → Bistrita, Romania

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Four ways to Travel from Plovdiv to Bistrita

Composite routes from Plovdiv to Bistrita

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$42.95–$252.67

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.12–$290.57
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.50–$821.18
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Suceava
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.80–$240.04

HiSky

Website:
hisky.aero/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.43–$277.94
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.34–$277.94

Anima Wings

Website:
animawings.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.21–$303.21
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.27–$315.84

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.12–$290.57
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.80–$265.30
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$113.70–$315.84
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Suceava
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.80–$240.04
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Baia
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.97–$315.84

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Sărăţel
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$49.27
Train from Apahida to Bistriţa
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.00–$13.90
Train from Suceava to Frasin
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.95–$8.21

Regio Călători

Phone:
0310 800 900
Website:
regiocalatori.ro/
Train from Luduş to Bistriţa
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.31–$6.32

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.78–$6.06
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Byala
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.94–$10.74
Train from Byala to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.16–$5.31
Train from Plovdiv to Stara
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.41–$6.95
Train from Stara Zagora to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$26.69

Interregional Calatori

Phone:
004-0264-596775
Website:
interregional.ro/ro/#/
Train from Apahida to Bistriţa
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.92–$4.42

Bus operators

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
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

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$277.94–$429.54

Fany

Phone:
0741 607 941
Website:
fany.ro/
Bus from Bucuresti to Ludus
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$25.27
Bus from Baia Mare to Dej
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.90
Bus from Dej to Bistriţa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.21–$12.00

Trans Dor

Phone:
0231 519 925
Website:
trans-dor.ro
Bus from Oradea to Bistriţa
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.37–$12.63

Auto Confort

Website:
autoconfortiasi.ro/
Bus from Frasin to Bistriţa
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.55–$7.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Bistriţa is to train and night train via Byala which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 17h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Bistriţa is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $326.09 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Bistriţa?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Bistriţa Nord via Dimitrovgrad, Byala, Bucharest and Sărăţel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Bistriţa?

The distance between Plovdiv and Bistriţa is 924 km. The road distance is 817.5 km.

How do I travel from Plovdiv to Bistriţa without a car?

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Bistriţa without a car is to train and night train via Byala which takes 17h 14m and costs $46.74 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 17h 14m to get from Plovdiv to Bistriţa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Bistriţa train from?

Plovdiv to Bistriţa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.

Train, bus or fly from Plovdiv to Bistriţa?

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Where does the Plovdiv to Bistriţa train arrive?

Plovdiv to Bistriţa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Bistriţa?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Bistriţa is 817 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Plovdiv to Bistriţa.

Where can I stay near Bistriţa?

There are 132+ hotels available in Bistriţa. Prices start at $16.64 per night.
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