There are 4 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Pernik by bus, train, or car
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 Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
4h 16m$14–40Bus via Stara Zagora
cheapest- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
5h 6m$4–20Train
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Sofiatrain Ic
5h 42m$5–7Drive 253 km
- Drive from Stara Zagora to Pernikcar 253 km
2h 39m$40–58
Stara Zagora to Pernik by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Pernik is to train which costs $5 - $8 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Pernik is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stara Zagora station to Pernik. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station and arriving at Pernik via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Stara Zagora to Pernik. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Pernik via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Stara Zagora and Pernik is 259 km. The road distance is 253 km.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Pernik without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $14 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Stara Zagora to Pernik, including transfers.
Stara Zagora to Pernik bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station.
Stara Zagora to Pernik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Stara Zagora station.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Pernik is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $14 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Pernik, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Stara Zagora to Sofia every 2 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Stara Zagora to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Stara Zagora to Pernik bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Stara Zagora to Pernik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stara Zagora to Pernik is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Stara Zagora to Pernik.
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