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Compare train and bus for Stara Zagora to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stara Zagora to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 2h 26m 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 Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stara Zagora to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:45 PM3h20Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)11:05 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€161One-way0 transfers
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- 7:45 PM3h20Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)11:05 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€161One-way0 transfers
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04:41 PM3h04Stara Zagora7:45 PMSofia€171One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 PM3h30Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)8:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€161One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM3h35Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)12:35 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€161One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 AM4h15Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)7:15 AMSofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)€161One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Stara Zagora to Sofia
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- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stara Zagora and Sofia 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 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
- Travel with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
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