Bus and Coach from Plovdiv to Bucharest: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plovdiv to Bucharest from various bus operators like Openline or Like Bus for the next days.

today

£38

tomorrow

£38

Saturday

£38

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Openline	8h 50m	15:00	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	23:50	Bucharest	Gara de Nord Coach Station		Economy	£38	A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 29/10/2026 15:00:00 to Gara de Nord Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 29/10/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  12h 30m
  
  0
  
  16:45
  
  Plovdiv
  North Bus Station
  
  19:00
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 30/10/2026 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 30/10/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  05:15
  
  Bucharest
  Militari Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 30/10/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 31/10/2026 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 3h 40m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Openline	8h 50m	15:00	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	23:50	Bucharest	Gara de Nord Coach Station		Economy	£38	A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 30/10/2026 15:00:00 to Gara de Nord Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 30/10/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  12h 30m
  
  0
  
  16:45
  
  Plovdiv
  North Bus Station
  
  19:00
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 30/10/2026 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 30/10/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  05:15
  
  Bucharest
  Militari Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 30/10/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 31/10/2026 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 3h 40m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Openline	8h 50m	15:00	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	23:50	Bucharest	Gara de Nord Coach Station		Economy	£38	A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 31/10/2026 15:00:00 to Gara de Nord Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 31/10/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  12h 30m
  
  0
  
  16:45
  
  Plovdiv
  North Bus Station
  
  19:00
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 30/10/2026 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 30/10/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  05:15
  
  Bucharest
  Militari Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 30/10/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 31/10/2026 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 3h 40m longer, but you will save £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Plovdiv to Bucharest is £36 on 27/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Plovdiv to Bucharest

Compare all providers like Openline and Like Bus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Bucharest starting from £36!

Cheapest Bus	£36
Fastest Bus	8h 50m
Earliest Coach	15:00
Latest Coach	15:00
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	277.5 km
Coach Companies	Openline and Like Bus

Cheapest coach connections from Plovdiv to Bucharest

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Plovdiv for Bucharest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 29/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/10

Tuesday 27/10

Wednesday 28/10

Thursday 29/10

£38

Friday 30/10

£38

Saturday 31/10

£36

Sunday 01/11

Monday 02/11

Tuesday 03/11

Wednesday 04/11

Thursday 05/11

Friday 06/11

Saturday 07/11

Sunday 08/11

Monday 09/11

Tuesday 10/11

Wednesday 11/11

Thursday 12/11

£38

Friday 13/11

Saturday 14/11

£38

Sunday 15/11

£38

Monday 16/11

£38

Tuesday 17/11

£38

Wednesday 18/11

£38

Thursday 19/11

£36

Friday 20/11

£38

Saturday 21/11

£36

Sunday 22/11

How to save money travelling from Plovdiv to Bucharest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Plovdiv to Bucharest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Plovdiv to Bucharest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Bucharest

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Plovdiv and Bucharest.

Central Coach Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

North Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

Train Station

Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop

Mototsentŭr Bus Stop

Militari Coach Station

Filaret

Strada Constantin Istrati

north station

Strada Gheorghe Polizu

Gara de Nord Coach Station

Gara de Nord Gara de Nord

Central Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Plovdiv to Bucharest? Or which bus companies serve the route Plovdiv to Bucharest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plovdiv to Bucharest bus

How much does a Plovdiv - Bucharest coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plovdiv - Bucharest bus trip is available from £36 and takes 8h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plovdiv to Bucharest?

The connection Plovdiv to Bucharest is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £36 to £38. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Plovdiv - Bucharest route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Plovdiv to Bucharest is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bucharest from Plovdiv take?

The quickest coach from Plovdiv to Bucharest is provided by Openline and takes 8h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £38. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest?

The earliest bus to Bucharest departs from Plovdiv at 15:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Plovdiv to Bucharest?

The latest bus to Bucharest departs from Plovdiv at 15:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Plovdiv - Bucharest route?

Passengers looking to travel from Plovdiv to Bucharest can travel with Openline and Like Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Bucharest?

You can check all the direct connections between Plovdiv and Bucharest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Openline and Like Bus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bucharest from Plovdiv?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Plovdiv Bucharest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Plovdiv Bucharest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Plovdiv to Bucharest

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Plovdiv and to Bucharest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Plovdiv and to Bucharest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!