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 or Doris Ukraine. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 3h 30m | 17:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 20:30 | Stara Zagora | Bus Stop | Basic | £12 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| Union Ivkoni | 3h 10m | 23:30 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 02:40 | Stara Zagora | Bus Stop | Basic | £13 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 23:30:00 to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 4h 0m | 11:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 15:00 | Stara Zagora | Bus Stop | Basic | £11 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| Union Ivkoni | 3h 15m | 08:30 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 11:45 | Stara Zagora | Bus Stop | Basic | £12 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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| Union Ivkoni | 3h 15m | 10:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 13:15 | Stara Zagora | Bus Stop | Basic | £12 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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| Doris Ukraine | 3h 11m | 11:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 14:11 | Stara Zagora | Bus Stop | Basic | £12 |
A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:11:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 11m
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| Doris Ukraine | 3h 18m | 14:30 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 17:48 | Stara Zagora | Bus Stop | Basic | £12 |
A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 14:30:00 to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:48:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 3h 30m | 17:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 20:30 | Stara Zagora | Bus Stop | Basic | £12 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| Union Ivkoni | 3h 10m | 23:30 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 02:40 | Stara Zagora | Bus Stop | Basic | £13 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 23:30:00 to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sofia to Stara Zagora is £11 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Sofia and Stara Zagora?
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Sofia to Stara Zagora. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sofia and Stara Zagora.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 coaches from Sofia to Stara Zagora, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Stara Zagora, with 2 offers.
All facts for Sofia to Stara Zagora bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Union Ivkoni and Doris Ukraine that travel daily 4 times by bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora in one click. Book your Sofia to Stara Zagora bus ticket starting from £11!
| Cheapest Bus | £11 |
| Fastest Bus | 3h 10m |
| Earliest Coach | 17:00 |
| Latest Coach | 23:30 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 4 Ø |
| Distance | 191.8 km |
| Coach Companies | Union Ivkoni and Doris Ukraine |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Sofia to Stara Zagora?
Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Sofia for Stara Zagora. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
01/12
Tuesday
02/12
Wednesday
03/12
Thursday
04/12
Friday
05/12
Saturday
06/12
£12
Sunday
07/12
Monday
08/12
£11
Tuesday
09/12
£11
Wednesday
10/12
£12
Thursday
11/12
Friday
12/12
£12
Saturday
13/12
Sunday
14/12
Monday
15/12
Tuesday
16/12
Wednesday
17/12
Thursday
18/12
Friday
19/12
Saturday
20/12
Sunday
21/12
Monday
22/12
Tuesday
23/12
Wednesday
24/12
Thursday
25/12
Friday
26/12
Saturday
27/12
Sunday
28/12
The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Stara Zagora
With a price starting from £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Stara Zagora. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Stara Zagora, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.
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.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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
Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Sofia to Stara Zagora:
| Cheapest Price | £11 |
| Fastest Coach | 3h 10m |
| Earliest Coach | 17:00 |
| Last Coach | 23:30 |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 01/12/2025 |
Doris Ukraine from Sofia to Stara Zagora
Here you will find the key facts about the Doris Ukraine bus route Sofia to Stara Zagora:
| Cheapest Price | £12 |
| Fastest Coach | 3h 11m |
| Earliest Coach | 11:00 |
| Last Coach | 17:00 |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 30/11/2025 |
In total 2 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 £11 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 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 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 4 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 £13. 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 17:00. 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 and Doris Ukraine. 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 and Doris Ukraine.
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
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
More bus routes to Sofia and to Stara Zagora
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