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Varna to Stara Zagora trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Varna and Stara Zagora takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Varna 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.

4h 32m
Duration
278 km
Distance
$5
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Varna to Stara Zagora train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Varna and Stara Zagora. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varna is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Stara Zagora at 3:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    train train 3h 34m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 3h 34m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 3h 34m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 3h 34m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 3h 34m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 3h 34m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 7h • Direct
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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Varna 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.

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  • Distance: 278.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Stara Zagora 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h 34m.

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