The average train between Karlovo and Stara Zagora takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlovo 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 5 times a day between Karlovo and Stara Zagora. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlovo is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Stara Zagora at 8:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlovo to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from Karlovo station and arriving at Stara Zagora station via Tulovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Karlovo to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Karlovo station.
Karlovo to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
The distance between Karlovo and Stara Zagora is 72.5 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Karlovo to Stara Zagora via Tulovo in around 2h 38m.