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Muzeul Național de Artă al României
Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
Cheapest price on 27 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 27 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 27 Sept
9 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 27 Sept
9 h 25 m
Buses on 27 Sept
2
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Plovdiv to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plovdiv to Bucharest will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
On Sun 27 Sept, we found 2 buses from Plovdiv to Bucharest, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 276 km distance in an average of 9 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 25 m 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.




The table below shows live departures for Plovdiv to Bucharest coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 Plovdiv | 9h25 | 21:25 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Plovdiv | 9h25 | 22:25 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Plovdiv to Bucharest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 15:00, the last at 15:00. The fastest coach covers the 276 km distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 276 km |
Average bus duration 9h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 15:00 |
Last bus 15:00 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
Open-air museum with traditional houses, churches and farm buildings moved from across Romania, ideal for architecture and folklore.
Museum in Ceaușescu’s former residence, showing preserved private rooms, décor and daily life inside the late communist elite.
Atmospheric historic quarter with churches, inns, small lanes and restored buildings, ideal for walking and seeing old Bucharest.
Elegant central avenue linking major squares, theatres and historic buildings; one of the city’s best walks for architecture and atmosphere.
Large landscaped park around Herăstrău Lake with promenades, boat rentals and green space for a relaxed break from central traffic.
Sarmale are cabbage rolls stuffed with minced pork and rice, slowly cooked and often served with polenta. They are a festive Romanian staple.
Mici are skinless grilled minced meat rolls seasoned with garlic and spices. They are a beloved street and barbecue classic in Bucharest.
Ciorbă de burtă is a rich sour tripe soup with garlic, vinegar and cream. It is one of Romania’s most iconic traditional soups.
Elegant dining room showcasing modern Romanian cooking and tasting menus in a polished central setting.
Historic beer hall serving Romanian classics, grilled meats and local beer in a lively old-town setting.
Stylish restaurant focused on Romanian cuisine with refined plating and a more contemporary dining room.
Budget-friendly for a European capital: hotels, meals and public transport are generally cheaper than in Western and Central European city breaks.
Service is not always included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up or add 5-10% for taxis, and small change at cafés is appreciated.
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Most Plovdiv to Bucharest buses use the Plovdiv (Пловдив) to Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at București. Use this guide to compare Plovdiv and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Plovdiv (Пловдив) is 1 km from Plovdiv city centre. Public transport options include:
Plovdiv (Пловдив) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack kiosks and fast food available.
Wi-Fi is available at Plovdiv (Пловдив). ATMs are aTM located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Plovdiv (Пловдив).
Available at Plovdiv (Пловдив): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plovdiv (Пловдив): Wheelchair accessible entrance available.
Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) is 1 km from Plovdiv city centre. Public transport options include:
Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available inside the station. ATMs are aTM located in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг).
Available at Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг): Ramps and assistance available for disabled individuals.
București has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small food stalls available.
Wi-Fi is available at București. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at București.
Available at București: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at București: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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