The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Stara Zagora
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Stara Zagora is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Stara Zagora will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $16.
Of the 3 buses that leave Sofia for Stara Zagora every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 192 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 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 train and coach for Sofia to Stara Zagora
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Stara Zagora among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a coach costs an average of $16.
Distance: 192 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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$16 Average Price | $10 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sofia to Stara Zagora bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Stara Zagora coaches for today, Tuesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:00 pm Sofia | 3h30 | 5:30 pm Stara Zagora | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:30 pm Sofia | 3h12 | 5:42 pm Stara Zagora | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday, 12 November | |||||
![]() | 8:00 am Sofia | 4h00 | 12:00 pm Stara Zagora | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora
Buses from Sofia to Stara Zagora run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $9 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 192 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 192 km |
Average bus duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, City Lines, Karat-S, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Stara ZagoraYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Stara Zagora with Ourbus, City Lines, Karat-S, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni for as low as $9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
City Lines
Karat-S
Ourbus
Citylines
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Union Ivkoni
FAQs: Sofia to Stara Zagora coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Stara Zagora by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stara Zagora, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара), located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Stara Zagora
- 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
