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Compare bus for Bucharest to Plovdiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Plovdiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 11h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 20m Average total duration Fastest 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 10h 50m versus 5h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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The best way to travel from Bucharest to Plovdiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
010:10 PM 10h50 Bucharest 9:00 AM Plovdiv $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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010:10 PM 10h50 Bucharest 9:00 AM Plovdiv $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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010:10 PM 10h50 Bucharest 9:00 AM Plovdiv $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Plovdiv as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station and arrive in Plovdiv (Пловдив).
- Travel with LikeBus, Infobus to go to Plovdiv by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with LikeBus, Infobus.
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