The average train between Bansko and Stara Zagora takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Bansko to Stara Zagora. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bansko and Stara Zagora. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bansko is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Stara Zagora at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bansko to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from Bansko station and arriving at Stara Zagora station via Septemvri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Bansko to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bansko station.
Bansko to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
The distance between Bansko and Stara Zagora is 190 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Bansko to Stara Zagora via Septemvri in around 7h 39m.