There are 5 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianskibus Union Ivkoni
4h 52m$15–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Stara Zagoratrain Ic
5h 1m$5–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Stara Zagora223.7 km
2h 12mDrive 223.7 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagoracar 223.7 km
2h 12m$36–51Bus via Хотел Плиска
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagorabus
5h 13m$9–19
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora is to train which costs $4 - $8 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora station. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski via Умбал Св. Анна and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Stara Zagora via Iskarsko Shose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Stara Zagora is 247 km. The road distance is 223.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $15 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $15 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- Phone
- 042 605 349
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–20
- Schedules at
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
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- Phone
- 0700 1 2222
- Website
- doris-bg.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- doris-bg.com
- Phone
- 044/62 48 83
- [email protected]
- Website
- Globus ES
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Website
- Globus ES
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- SVS
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stara Zagora.
There are 153+ hotels available in Stara Zagora.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Stara Zagora. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.