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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Stara Zagora
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€16
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€16
Fastest journey on Oct 10
3 h 11 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
3 h 14 m
Buses on Oct 10
7
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Stara Zagora is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Stara Zagora will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 7 buses from Sofia to Stara Zagora, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct buses cover the 192 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:00 AM4h00Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)3:00 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)€161One-way0 transfers- 1:00 PM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)4:15 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)€161One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)1:15 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)€161One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)6:45 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)€161One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)11:15 AMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)€161One-way0 transfers
011:00 AM3h11Sofia2:11 PMStara Zagora€171One-way0 transfers- 10:00 AM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)1:15 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)€161One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)6:45 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)€161One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)11:15 AMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)€161One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM3h15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)4:15 PMStara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара)€161One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora
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Buses from Sofia to Stara Zagora run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 192 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 192 km |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 43m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Sofia to Stara Zagora bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Stara Zagora buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 3h15 | 11:15 AM Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 3h15 | 1:15 PM Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:00 AM Sofia | 3h11 | 2:11 PM Stara Zagora | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 4h00 | 3:00 PM Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 3h15 | 4:15 PM Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 2:30 PM Sofia | 3h18 | 5:48 PM Stara Zagora | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 3h15 | 6:45 PM Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:00 PM Sofia | 3h13 | 8:13 PM Stara Zagora | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Stara Zagora by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stara Zagora, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Stara Zagora
Most Sofia to Stara Zagora buses use the Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) to Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) station pair, with some services arriving at Stara Zaragora. Use this guide to compare Sofia and Stara Zagora bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Sofia station do buses to Stara Zagora leave from?
Getting to Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) from Sofia city centre
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) bus station facilities and services
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Sofia (София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia (София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) from Sofia city centre
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) bus station facilities and services
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Serdika (in the station), Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km), Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Stara Zaragora from Stara Zagora city centre
Stara Zaragora is 1 km from Stara Zagora city centre. Public transport options include:
Stara Zaragora bus station facilities and services
Stara Zaragora has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafe with snacks and drinks available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stara Zaragora. ATMs are available at Stara Zaragora.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stara Zaragora.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stara Zaragora: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stara Zaragora: Wheelchair access provided at entrance.
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