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How to get fromBlagoevgrad to Stara Zagoraby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blagoevgrad to Stara Zagora by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianskibus bus Union Ivkoni
    5h 30m
    $25–86

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Stara Zagoratrain train Ic
    7h 25m
    $5–10

  3. Drive 286.3 km

    1. Drive from Blagoevgrad to Stara Zagoracar car 286.3 km
    3h 29m
    $46–66

  4. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagorabus bus
    6h 17m
    $21–36

Blagoevgrad to Stara Zagora by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blagoevgrad to Stara Zagora via Sofia in around 7h 25m.

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