Rome to Plovdiv by bus
Plovdiv lies 1,011 km (628 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 1,233 km (766 mi) of road.
| Rome | Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Bulgaria |
| Population | 2.3 million | 329,489 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
Clocks in Plovdiv are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 18 h 23 min journey lands 19 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Plovdiv
Crossing from Italy into Bulgaria: money changes from the Euro to the Lev (BGN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Rome to Plovdiv
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Staying in Plovdiv
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Common questions
How far is Plovdiv from Rome?
1,011 km (628 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,233 km (766 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Plovdiv by bus?
About 18 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Sofia against Europe/Rome).
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.