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There are 5 ways to get from Sandanski to Stara Zagora by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianskibus bus Union Ivkoni
    7h
    $20–51

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Strumyani to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Stara Zagoratrain train Ic
    9h 31m
    $7–14

  3. Drive  317.3 km

    1. Drive from Sandanski to Stara Zagoracar car 317.3 km
    4h 26m
    $52–75

  4. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagorabus bus
    7h 22m
    $14–30

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Samokovbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kostenets to Stara Zagoratrain train Ic
    9h 40m
    $9–16

Sandanski to Stara Zagora by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.2 km
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from Sandanski to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandanski to Stara Zagora via Strumyani, Strumyani, and Sofia in around 9h 31m.

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