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How to get fromStara Zagora to Balchikby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Varnatrain train Ic
    6h 8m
    $4–7

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Varnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus bus
    7h 7m
    $10–39

  3. Drive  323.5 km

    1. Drive from Stara Zagora to Balchikcar car 323.5 km
    3h 57m
    $51–74

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    5h 58m
    $175–315

  5. Bus via Burgas

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Burgas South to Varnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus bus
    7h 39m
    $49–70

Stara Zagora to Balchik by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Stara Zagora to Varna every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stara Zagora to Balchik kv. Levski via Varna in around 7h 7m.

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