There are 5 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad 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 Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Velingradbus
4h 21m$22–32Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Velingradbus
4h 57m$5–8Drive 169.3 km
- Drive from Stara Zagora to Velingradcar 169.3 km
2h 11m$27–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stara Zagora to Velingradtaxi 169.3 km
2h 11m$95–120Train
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Septemvritrain Ic
4h 57m$6–7
Stara Zagora to Velingrad by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad is to train which costs $5 - $8 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stara Zagora station to Velingrad. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station and arriving at Velingrad via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Stara Zagora to Velingrad. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Septemvri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Stara Zagora and Velingrad is 174 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad, including transfers.
Stara Zagora to Velingrad bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station.
Stara Zagora to Velingrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Stara Zagora station.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Velingrad, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Velingrad via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop and Plovdiv in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Stara Zagora to Septemvri every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Stara Zagora to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Car Taxi
- Phone
- +359 42 919 283
EH FEES
- Phone
- +359 88 866 6106
Trio Lider
- Phone
- +359899154414
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Booking & Getting There
Stara Zagora to Velingrad bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.
Stara Zagora to Velingrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stara Zagora to Velingrad is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Stara Zagora to Velingrad.
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