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Nine ways to Travel from Plovdiv to Ankara

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Cheapest
By car (863 km)
8 h 30 min
863 km.
from $47
Other
Rideshare
8 h 30 min
863 km.
from $11.26
Bus
13 h 37 min
722 km.
from $58.35
Train via Svilengrad
13 h 51 min
722 km.
from $18.04
Bus, Plane (Bus to Sofia Airport)
9 h 32 min
722 km.
from $170.05
Bus via Maltepe
14 h 9 min
722 km.
from $178.67
Train
17 h
722 km.
from $28.13
Bus, Plane (Bus)
11 h
722 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Bus to International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia)
15 h 27 min
722 km.
from $258.97

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.16–$55.59

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.00–$32.85

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.69–$31.58

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.90–$18.95

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–$36.64

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:
$59.38–$82.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.27–$36.64

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Email:
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from Edirne to Lapseki
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.95

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Samandira Tesis to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.90–$20.21
Bus from Plovdiv to Edrine
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.74–$16.42

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.42–$164.24

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Email:
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
7h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.14

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.34–$315.84
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.97–$315.84

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.07–$303.21

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$75.80–$290.57

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.43–$391.64
Plane from Istanbul to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.48–$88.43
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.43–$404.27

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Çanakkale Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$24.00–$227.40
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.39–$505.34

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.19
Train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.95–$10.11
Train from Halkali to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$11.37

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Plovdiv to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.30–$8.21
Train from Plovdiv to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
10h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.74–$17.69

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Ankara is to train via Svilengrad which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 13h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Ankara is to night bus and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $54.35 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Ankara?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Otogari and Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Ankara?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Ankara via Svilengrad, Halkali, Yenimahale and ISTANBUL(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Ankara?

The distance between Plovdiv and Ankara is 887 km. The road distance is 870.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Ankara without a car is to bus which takes 13h 37m and costs $30.43 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 37m to get from Plovdiv to Ankara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Ankara bus from?

Plovdiv to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Ankara train from?

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

Train or bus from Plovdiv to Ankara?

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Ankara is to bus which takes 13h 37m and costs $30.43 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Plovdiv to Ankara bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Ankara?

Ankara is 1h ahead of Plovdiv. It is currently 03:34 in Plovdiv and 04:34 in Ankara.

Where does the Plovdiv to Ankara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Ankara?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Ankara is 871 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Plovdiv to Ankara.

Where can I stay near Ankara?

There are 191+ hotels available in Ankara. Prices start at $26.90 per night.
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