There are 6 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Karlovo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Kazanlakbus
- Take the train from Kazanlak to Karlovotrain Ic / ...
2h 28m$2–7Bus
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Kazanlakbus
- Take the bus from Kazanlak Bus Station to Karlovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2h 30m$4–9Drive 88 km
- Drive from Stara Zagora to Karlovocar 88 km
1h 16m$14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stara Zagora to Karlovotaxi 88 km
1h 16m$50–65Train via Tulovo
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Tulovotrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tulovo to Karlovotrain Ic / ...
2h 32m$2–4Train
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Karlovotrain Ic
2h 52m$2–5
Stara Zagora to Karlovo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Karlovo is to train via Tulovo which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Karlovo is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Stara Zagora to Karlovo station. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Karlovo Bus Station via Kazanlak Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Karlovo. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Stara Zagora and Karlovo is 92 km. The road distance is 88 km.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Karlovo without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 28m and costs $2 - $7.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Stara Zagora to Karlovo, including transfers.
Stara Zagora to Karlovo bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, depart from Stara Zagora station.
Stara Zagora to Karlovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Stara Zagora station.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Karlovo is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $4 - $9. Alternatively, you can train via Tulovo, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Karlovo, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Stara Zagora to Karlovo Bus Station via Kazanlak and Kazanlak Bus Station in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stara Zagora to Karlovo via Tulovo in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kazanlak to Karlovo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Train from Stara Zagora to Tulovo
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
Train from Tulovo to Karlovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
Train from Stara Zagora to Karlovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- 042 605 349
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Stara Zagora to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
Bus from Stara Zagora to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
- Phone
- 0878 64 30 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- kazanlak-bg.info
Bus from Stara Zagora to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- kazanlak-bg.info
Bus from Stara Zagora to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- kazanlak-bg.info
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Kazanlak Bus Station to Karlovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Car Taxi
- Phone
- +359 42 919 283
EH FEES
- Phone
- +359 88 866 6106
Trio Lider
- Phone
- +359899154414
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More Questions & Answers
Stara Zagora to Karlovo bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, arrive at Kazanlak station.
Stara Zagora to Karlovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Tulovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stara Zagora to Karlovo is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Stara Zagora to Karlovo.
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