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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Plovdiv
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
22 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 20 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
746 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Plovdiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Plovdiv will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £64.
Of the 3 buses that leave Budapest for Plovdiv every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 746 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Budapest to Plovdiv bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Plovdiv coaches for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 06:20 Budapest | 14h10 | 20:30 Plovdiv | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:55 Budapest | 22h25 | 09:20 Plovdiv | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:15 Budapest | 29h00 | 19:15 Plovdiv | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:40 Budapest | 27h35 | 19:15 Plovdiv | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:05 Budapest | 36h15 | 09:20 Plovdiv | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Plovdiv
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Buses from Budapest to Plovdiv run on average 6 times per day, taking around 15h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 746 km distance in 14h 40m.
Distance 746 km |
Average bus duration 15h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 40m |
First bus 04:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Karat-S, FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur, Citylines from Budapest to PlovdivYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Plovdiv with Karat-S, FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur, Citylines for as low as £45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Budapest to Plovdiv coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Plovdiv by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plovdiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Budapest, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2). When arriving in Plovdiv, you can end your journey in coach stations like Plovdiv, Tsentralna Gara (Пловдив, Централна Гара), Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) and Plovdiv, North Bus Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, which is located around 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Plovdiv, Tsentralna Gara (Пловдив, Централна Гара), located 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Plovdiv
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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