The average train between Plovdiv and Stara Zagora takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Plovdiv 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 every 2 hours between Plovdiv and Stara Zagora. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Stara Zagora at 2:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plovdiv station and arriving at Stara Zagora station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
Plovdiv to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
The distance between Plovdiv and Stara Zagora is 79.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Stara Zagora hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 8m.