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Compare train and bus for Stara Zagora to Plovdiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 67 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 67, while a bus costs an average of DKK 67.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
DKK 67 Average price Cheapest | DKK 171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around DKK 67 compared to roughly DKK 171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 105. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 13m 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 Stara Zagora to Plovdiv by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 AM 1h30 Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) 4:30 AM Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) DKK 68 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:00 AM 1h30 Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) 4:30 AM Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) DKK 68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 AM 1h30 Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) 4:30 AM Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) DKK 68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stara Zagora and Plovdiv as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) and arrive in Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Plovdiv by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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