There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Stara Kresna by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kresnabus Union Ivkoni
2h 45m$12–16Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Stara Kresnatrain Ic
3h 28m$7–10Drive 129.7 km
- Drive from Sofia to Stara Kresnacar 129.7 km
1h 48m$21–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia to Stara Kresnataxi 129.7 km
1h 48m$120–150
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Stara Kresna is to train which costs $6 - $11 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Stara Kresna is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Stara Kresna. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Kresna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Stara Kresna. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Stara Kresna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Sofia and Stara Kresna is 146 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Stara Kresna without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Sofia to Stara Kresna, including transfers.
Sofia to Stara Kresna bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Stara Kresna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Stara Kresna is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $11 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Stara Kresna, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kresna twice daily. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Stara Kresna every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Stara Kresna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kresna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
OK Supertrans
- Phone
- +359 2 973 2121
- Website
- oktaxi.net
Panda Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 998 2121
- Website
- panda-taxi.com
Taxi Stars
- Phone
- +359 877 144 144
- Website
- taxistars.net
Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 962 1333
- Website
- yellow333.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Stara Kresna bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kresna station.
Sofia to Stara Kresna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Kresna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Stara Kresna is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Sofia to Stara Kresna.
There are 25+ hotels available in Stara Kresna.