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How to get fromPlovdiv to Stara Zagoraby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Stara Zagorabus bus
    1h 30m
    $3–8

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Stara Zagoratrain train Re / ...
    1h 56m
    $1–4

  3. Drive  90.3 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Stara Zagoracar car 90.3 km
    1h 8m
    $15–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plovdiv to Stara Zagorataxi taxi 90.3 km
    1h 8m
    $75–95

Plovdiv to Stara Zagora by bus

Calendar111Weekly Buses
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93 km
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

Municipality of Stara Zagora operates a bus from Plovdiv to Stara Zagora every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–11 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Stara Zagora every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 56m.

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