Bus tickets Sofia to Stara Zagora from £10

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Which bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Sofia to Stara Zagora. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine or Citylines. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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tomorrow
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Thursday
from £11
Friday
from £11
Saturday
from £10
Sunday
Monday
from £10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    4h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    15:00
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £11
  • Union Ivkoni
    3h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    20:30
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £11
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 11m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    14:11
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 18m
    0
    14:30
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    17:48
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12
  • Citylines
    3h 11m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    14:11
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    3h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    20:30
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £11
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 11m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    Sever
    14:11
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 18m
    0
    14:30
    Sofia
    Sever
    17:48
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12
  • Union Ivkoni
    3h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    02:40
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £12
  • Citylines
    3h 11m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    14:11
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    4h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    15:00
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £11
  • Union Ivkoni
    4h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    11:45
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £12
  • Union Ivkoni
    3h 15m
    0
    10:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    13:15
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £12
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 11m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    14:11
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 18m
    0
    14:30
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    17:48
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    4h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    15:00
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £10
  • Union Ivkoni
    4h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    11:45
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £11
  • Union Ivkoni
    3h 15m
    0
    08:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    11:15
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £11
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 11m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    14:11
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 18m
    0
    14:30
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    17:48
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    4h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    15:00
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £10
  • Union Ivkoni
    5h 15m
    0
    06:30
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    11:45
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £11
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 11m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    Sever
    14:11
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12
  • Doris Ukraine
    3h 18m
    0
    14:30
    Sofia
    Sever
    17:48
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Doris Ukraine
    Basic
    £12
  • Citylines
    3h 11m
    0
    11:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    14:11
    Stara Zagora
    Bus Stop
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    £13

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Sofia and Stara Zagora?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Sofia to Stara Zagora. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily coaches from Sofia to Stara Zagora. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Sofia and Stara Zagora.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 43 coaches from Sofia to Stara Zagora, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Stara Zagora, with 8 offers.

All facts for Sofia to Stara Zagora bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines that travel daily 18 times by bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora in one click. Book your Sofia to Stara Zagora bus ticket starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus £10
Fastest Bus 3h 10m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Latest Coach 23:30
Daily Bus Connections 18 Ø
Distance 191.8 km
Coach Companies Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

Every day, 18 buses from 3 coach companies leave Sofia for Stara Zagora. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 20/05/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 19/05
Tuesday 20/05
Wednesday 21/05
£11
Thursday 22/05
£12
Friday 23/05
£11
Saturday 24/05
£11
Sunday 25/05
Monday 26/05
£11
Tuesday 27/05
£11
Wednesday 28/05
£11
Thursday 29/05
Friday 30/05
Saturday 31/05
£11
Sunday 01/06
Monday 02/06
Tuesday 03/06
Wednesday 04/06
Thursday 05/06
Friday 06/06
Saturday 07/06
Sunday 08/06
Monday 09/06
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
Thursday 12/06
Friday 13/06
Saturday 14/06
Sunday 15/06

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Stara Zagora

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sofia to Stara Zagora, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £10, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Stara Zagora. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Stara Zagora, with £10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Stara Zagora

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Sofia to Stara Zagora in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Sofia to Stara Zagora, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Sofia to Stara Zagora are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Sofia to Stara Zagora timetable.

Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Stara Zagora

Union Ivkoni

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Sofia to Stara Zagora:

Cheapest Price £10
Fastest Coach 3h 10m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Last Coach 23:30
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 17/05/2025

Citylines from Sofia to Stara Zagora

Citylines

Here you will find the key facts about the Citylines bus route Sofia to Stara Zagora:

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 3h 11m
Earliest Coach 11:00
Last Coach 17:30
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 17/05/2025
In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Stara Zagora

Here is a map with all coach stations in Sofia and Stara Zagora. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Sofia to Stara Zagora. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Sofia to Stara Zagora bus

How much does a Sofia Stara Zagora coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sofia Stara Zagora bus trip is available from £10 and takes 4h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £13. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Stara Zagora.

How many connections are available for the Sofia Stara Zagora route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sofia to Stara Zagora is offered by roughly 18 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Stara Zagora from Sofia take?

The quickest coach from Sofia to Stara Zagora is provided by Union Ivkoni and takes 3h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

The earliest bus to Stara Zagora departs from Sofia at 07:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

The latest bus to Stara Zagora departs from Sofia at 23:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Sofia Stara Zagora route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Stara Zagora can travel with Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Stara Zagora?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Stara Zagora by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines.

What can I take with me on the bus to Stara Zagora from Sofia?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Sofia Stara Zagora bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sofia Stara Zagora bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sofia to Stara Zagora

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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