The average train between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Stara Zagora takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia Airport (SOF) 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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Stara Zagora. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia Airport (SOF) is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Stara Zagora at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Sofia Iskarsko Shose and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport (SOF) station and arriving at Stara Zagora station via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Metropolitan Sofia, depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Metropolitan Sofia, arrive at Stara Zagora station.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Stara Zagora is 185.5 km. The road distance is 250 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Iskarsko Shose to Stara Zagora every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h 57m.