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Zagreb to Plovdiv

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Zagreb, Croatia → Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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Two ways to Travel from Zagreb to Plovdiv

Composite routes from Zagreb to Plovdiv

Cheapest

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.77–$318.44
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.76–$267.49
Plane from Zagreb Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.76–$280.23

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Graz to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$700.58

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Graz to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.59–$636.89
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$433.08
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.07–$458.56

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$331.18
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$229.28

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.01

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zagreb Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.12–$53.50

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$36.94
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$35.67

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Zagreb to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$43.31–$356.66
Bus from Zagreb to Maribor
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$38.21–$216.54
Bus from Maribor to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$36.94–$484.04

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Zagreb - Motel Plitvice to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
13h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.33

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.02–$36.94

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.32

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$292.97–$471.30

Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola

Phone:
+389 47 231 192
Website:
transkop.mk/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.97

Makedonija Soobrakaj AD

Phone:
+389(0)2 24 02 388
Website:
facebook.com/makedonijasoobrakaj/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.12

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$62.42

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.71–$8.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Plovdiv is to bus and train which costs $31.52 - $53.26 and takes 15h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $54.35 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Plovdiv?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Plovdiv Train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Zagreb to Plovdiv?

The distance between Zagreb and Plovdiv is 946 km. The road distance is 933.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

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

The bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train station takes 15h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Plovdiv bus from?

Zagreb to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where does the Zagreb to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Zagreb to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plovdiv Train station.

What is the time difference between Zagreb and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Zagreb. It is currently 12:24 in Zagreb and 13:24 in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Plovdiv is 933 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Zagreb to Plovdiv.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zagreb to Plovdiv?

Book your Zagreb to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 665+ hotels available in Plovdiv. Prices start at $23.03 per night.
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