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Compare train and bus for Sofia to Stara Zagora
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Stara Zagora among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 27m 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 from Sofia to Stara Zagora by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Stara Zagora is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:00 PM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)4:15 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)$191One-way0 transfers
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- 1:00 PM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)4:15 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)$191One-way0 transfers
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011:00 AM3h11Sofia2:11 PMStara Zagora$201One-way0 transfers
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- 11:00 AM4h00Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)3:00 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)$191One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)11:15 AMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)$191One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)6:45 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)$191One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Stara Zagora
Travel to Stara Zagora easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Stara Zagora.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Stara Zagora as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Stara Zagora by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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