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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Plovdiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £65, while a coach costs an average of £89.
Distance: 746 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£89 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest | £168 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 33m Average total duration 22h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Plovdiv, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Plovdiv:
A flight is £25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Budapest to Plovdiv costing on average £89.
Other travel options to Plovdiv take longer:
Coach takes on average 22h 33m.
Tickets start at around £89 compared to roughly £168 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £79. The journey takes 22h 3m versus 9h 14m 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.
How to get to Plovdiv from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Plovdiv is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Plovdiv are Sofia, Pazardzhik and Stara Zagora. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Plovdiv on Omio.
Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital, lying at the foot of Vitosha Mountain. Known for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Roman remains and mineral springs, it mixes grand history with a relaxed daily rhythm.
Pazardzhik is a calm riverside city in southern Bulgaria known for its spacious centre and mixed Ottoman and Bulgarian heritage. Landmarks such as the Church of the Virgin Mary and its museums give it a grounded, local character.
Stara Zagora is a green, orderly city in central Bulgaria, known for Roman remains and broad, straight streets. Its mix of ancient history, modern industry and relaxed parks gives it a practical, lived-in character.
Travel to Plovdiv easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Plovdiv.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Plovdiv:
A flight is £25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Budapest to Plovdiv costing on average £89.
Other travel options to Plovdiv take longer:
Coach takes on average 22h 33m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Plovdiv as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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