The cheapest and fastest buses from Stara Zagora to Sofia
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 2 buses that leave Stara Zagora for Sofia on Wed, Nov 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 192 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 192 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stara Zagora to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stara Zagora to Sofia buses for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:45 PM Stara Zagora | 4h15 | 5:00 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Stara Zagora | 3h30 | 5:30 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Stara Zagora | 3h20 | 8:05 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia
Buses from Stara Zagora to Sofia run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 192 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 192 km |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, City Lines, Citylines, Union Ivkoni from Stara Zagora to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Stara Zagora to Sofia with Ourbus, City Lines, Citylines, Union Ivkoni for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stara Zagora to Sofia 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 Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Stara Zagora to Sofia
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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