Bus and Coach from Stara Zagora to Sofia: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Stara Zagora to Sofia from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine or Citylines for the next days.

today

£11

tomorrow

£11

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Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

£12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 15m	03:00	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	07:15	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 18/03/2026 03:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/03/2026 07:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Union Ivkoni	4h 0m	04:00	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	08:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 18/03/2026 04:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/03/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	09:00	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	12:35	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 18/03/2026 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/03/2026 12:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Citylines	3h 19m	05:02	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	08:21	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 18/03/2026 05:02:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/03/2026 08:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
Citylines	3h 24m	06:04	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	09:28	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 18/03/2026 06:04:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/03/2026 09:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 15m	03:00	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	07:15	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 19/03/2026 03:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/03/2026 07:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Union Ivkoni	4h 0m	04:00	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	08:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 19/03/2026 04:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/03/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	09:00	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	12:35	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 19/03/2026 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/03/2026 12:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Citylines	3h 19m	05:02	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	08:21	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 19/03/2026 05:02:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/03/2026 08:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
Citylines	3h 24m	06:04	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	09:28	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£11	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 19/03/2026 06:04:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/03/2026 09:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 15m	03:00	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	07:15	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£12	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 24/03/2026 03:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 07:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Union Ivkoni	4h 0m	04:00	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	08:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£12	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 24/03/2026 04:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	09:00	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	12:35	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£12	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 24/03/2026 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 12:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Doris Ukraine	3h 19m	05:02	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	08:21	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£12	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 24/03/2026 05:02:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 08:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
Doris Ukraine	3h 24m	06:04	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	09:28	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£12	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 24/03/2026 06:04:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Stara Zagora to Sofia is £11 on 17/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Stara Zagora and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Stara Zagora and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily coaches from Stara Zagora to Sofia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Stara Zagora and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 coaches from Stara Zagora to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Stara Zagora and Sofia, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines that travel 23 times every day by bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Coach	03:00
Latest Coach	19:45
Daily Bus Connections	23 Ø
Distance	191.8 km
Coach Companies	Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines

Cheapest coach connections from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Every day, 23 buses from 3 coach companies leave Stara Zagora for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

£11

Thursday 19/03

£11

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

Sunday 22/03

Monday 23/03

£11

Tuesday 24/03

£12

Wednesday 25/03

£11

Thursday 26/03

£11

Friday 27/03

£18

Saturday 28/03

£11

Sunday 29/03

Monday 30/03

£11

Tuesday 31/03

£11

Wednesday 01/04

Thursday 02/04

£11

Friday 03/04

£11

Saturday 04/04

£11

Sunday 05/04

£18

Monday 06/04

£18

Tuesday 07/04

£11

Wednesday 08/04

£11

Thursday 09/04

£11

Friday 10/04

£11

Saturday 11/04

£12

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Stara Zagora to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £11, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Stara Zagora to Sofia. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Sofia, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

How to save money travelling from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia, 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 Stara Zagora to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Stara Zagora to Sofia

These are the most booked bus companies between Stara Zagora to Sofia from our users.

Doris Ukraine from Stara Zagora to Sofia

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

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	3h 4m
Earliest Coach	05:02
Last Coach	16:41
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	16/03/2026

Citylines from Stara Zagora to Sofia

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

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	3h 4m
Earliest Coach	05:02
Last Coach	16:41
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	16/03/2026

All bus stations and stops in Stara Zagora and Sofia

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Stara Zagora and Sofia.

Bus Stop

bulevard "Slavyanski" 64

Central Coach Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Stara Zagora to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Stara Zagora to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Stara Zagora to Sofia bus

How much does a Stara Zagora - Sofia coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Stara Zagora - Sofia bus trip is available from £11 and takes 4h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Stara Zagora to Sofia is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £18. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Stara Zagora to Sofia is offered by roughly 23 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Stara Zagora to Sofia is provided by Union Ivkoni and takes 3h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £11. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Sofia departs from Stara Zagora at 03:00. 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 Stara Zagora to Sofia?

The latest bus to Sofia departs from Stara Zagora at 19:45. 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 Stara Zagora - Sofia route?

Passengers looking to travel from Stara Zagora to Sofia 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 Stara Zagora and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Stara Zagora and Sofia 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 Sofia from Stara Zagora?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Stara Zagora Sofia 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 Stara Zagora Sofia 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 Stara Zagora to Sofia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Stara Zagora to Sofia?

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

Basic

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

More bus routes to Stara Zagora and to Sofia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Stara Zagora and to Sofia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!