Day trip from Plovdiv to Edirne
Edirne lies 159 km (99 mi) east of Plovdiv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 159 km (99 mi) apart, Edirne is a realistic day trip from Plovdiv: about 2 h 35 min each way by road.
| Plovdiv | Edirne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Turkey |
| Population | 329,489 | 180,002 |
| Elevation | 163 m (535 ft) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Edirne
Crossing from Bulgaria into Turkey: money changes from the Lev to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
What to see in Edirne
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Selimiye Mosque.
Where to book tours and tickets in Edirne
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Staying in Edirne
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Common questions
How far is Edirne from Plovdiv?
159 km (99 mi) in a straight line, east of Plovdiv; by road roughly 193 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from Plovdiv to Edirne by road?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Plovdiv and Edirne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Edirne?
The Lira (TRY).
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.