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863 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Ankara to Plovdiv

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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
Train, Bus
12 h 32 min
722 km.
from $57.52
Train
17 h 25 min
722 km.
from $19.33
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sofia Airport)
9 h 22 min
722 km.
from $158.95
Bus
13 h 47 min
722 km.
from $46.20
Bus via Istanbul
14 h 35 min
722 km.
from $43.24
Bus, Plane (Fly to Istanbul)
9 h 43 min
722 km.
from $75.25
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)
12 h 20 min
722 km.
from $67.10
Bus, Plane (Fly to Çanakkale Airport)
11 h 50 min
722 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia)
16 h 46 min
722 km.
from $214.13

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$380.43

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$271.74

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.17–$217.39
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$130.43

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$76.09
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$326.09

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$184.78
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Çanakkale
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$195.65

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$30.43

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$27.17

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30

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

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Email:
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from Lapseki to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Ankara to Samandira
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17
Bus from Edrine to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Email:
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.24–$7.07

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$23.91
Train from Ankara to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$14.13
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.11

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33
Train from Svilengrad to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$7.07

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Plovdiv is to train which costs $9.78 - $18.48 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 8h 32m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Plovdiv via Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Plovdiv via Söğütlüçeşme, Ayrilikcesme, Halkali and Svilengrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

How far is it from Ankara to Plovdiv?

The distance between Ankara and Plovdiv is 1018 km. The road distance is 866.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 32m and costs $29.35 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 32m to get from Ankara to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Plovdiv bus from?

Ankara to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Plovdiv train from?

Ankara to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.

Train or bus from Ankara to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Ankara to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 13h 47m and costs $23.91 - $44.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9.78 - $18.48 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Ankara to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Ankara to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 05:28 in Ankara and 04:28 in Plovdiv.

Where does the Ankara to Plovdiv train arrive?

Ankara to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Plovdiv is 866 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Ankara to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

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