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There are 4 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Varna 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
    3h 32m
    $4–7
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Varnabus bus
    5h 8m
    $5–35
  3. Drive  285.5 km

    1. Drive from Stara Zagora to Varnacar car 285.5 km
    3h 24m
    $47–68
  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
    4h 55m
    $150–275

Stara Zagora to Varna by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Varna, 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, Burgas Bus operates a bus from Stara Zagora to Varna twice daily. Tickets cost $25–35 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Four other operators also service this route.

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