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1777 km.
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Basel, Switzerland → Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Plovdiv

Composite routes from Basel to Plovdiv

Cheapest
18 h 28 min
Car
1777 km.
from $97
Other
7 h 24 min
Plane, Bus
1476 km.
from $213.33
28 h 12 min
1476 km.
from $268.91
31 h 5 min
1476 km.
from $178.04
8 h 34 min
Train, Plane
1476 km.
from $237.07
9 h 13 min
Train, Plane
1476 km.
from $208.95
31 h 50 min
Train, Bus
1476 km.
from $275.09
34 h 3 min
Bus, Train
1476 km.
from $128.72

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.17–$282.61

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$413.04

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$413.04

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$239.13

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Baden-Baden
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.22–$44.57
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.48–$48.91

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
9h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$184.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Baden-Baden
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$38.04

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.02–$7.61

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bratislava to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35
Bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
27h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$103.26

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13
Bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
30h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$152.17

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$31.52

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$53.26
Bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$173.91–$260.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Plovdiv is to bus and train which costs $119.57 - $163.04 and takes 34h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Plovdiv?

The distance between Basel and Plovdiv is 1506 km. The road distance is 1871.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus via Bratislava which takes 28h 12m and costs $184.78 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Basel to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Plovdiv bus from?

Basel to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where does the Basel to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Basel to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 03:44 in Basel and 04:44 in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Basel to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Plovdiv is 1871 km. It takes approximately 17h 39m to drive from Basel to Plovdiv.

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

Book your Basel to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

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