İzmir to Plovdiv by bus
Plovdiv lies 463 km (287 mi) north-west of İzmir, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 33 min including stops, over roughly 564 km (351 mi) of road.
| İzmir | Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Bulgaria |
| Population | 2.9 million | 329,489 |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
What changes when you arrive in Plovdiv
Crossing from Turkey into Bulgaria: money changes from the Lira to the Lev (BGN); the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from İzmir to Plovdiv
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Staying in Plovdiv
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Common questions
How far is Plovdiv from İzmir?
463 km (287 mi) in a straight line, north-west of İzmir; by road roughly 564 km (351 mi).
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Plovdiv by bus?
About 8 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between İzmir and Plovdiv?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Plovdiv?
The Lev (BGN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.