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Compare coach for Budapest to Plovdiv
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 coach, with an average ticket price of £102 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 23h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £102, while a coach costs an average of £102.
Distance: 746 km
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Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£102 Average Price Cheapest | £172 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 4m Average total duration Fastest 22h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around £102 compared to roughly £172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £70. The journey takes 22h 34m 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.
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How to get to Plovdiv from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Plovdiv is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
22:5014h40Budapest13:30Plovdiv£761One-way0 changes
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22:5014h40Budapest13:30Plovdiv£761One-way0 changes
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- Around 7 coaches per day.
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.
- Coaches mostly depart from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér and arrive in Пловдив, Централна гара (Plovdiv, Tsentralna gara).
- Travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus to go to Plovdiv by coach.
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