What is the cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad?

The cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad is to train and bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad?

The fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Stara Zagora and Velingrad?

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.

Is there a direct train between Stara Zagora and Velingrad?

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.

How far is it from Stara Zagora to Velingrad?

The distance between Stara Zagora and Velingrad is 173 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.

How do I travel from Stara Zagora to Velingrad without a car?

The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stara Zagora to Velingrad bus from?

Stara Zagora to Velingrad bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stara Zagora to Velingrad train from?

Stara Zagora to Velingrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Stara Zagora station.

Train or bus from Stara Zagora to Velingrad?

The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Stara Zagora to Velingrad bus arrive?

Stara Zagora to Velingrad bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.

Where does the Stara Zagora to Velingrad train arrive?

Stara Zagora to Velingrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.

Can I drive from Stara Zagora to Velingrad?

Yes, the driving distance between Stara Zagora to Velingrad is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Stara Zagora to Velingrad.

Where can I stay near Velingrad?

There are 277+ hotels available in Velingrad.

Stara Zagora to Velingrad - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Velingradbus
4h 21m
$39–56
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Velingradbus
4h 57m
$5–8
Drive 169.3 km
1. Drive from Stara Zagora to Velingradcar 169.3 km
2h 10m
$27–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stara Zagora to Velingradtaxi 169.3 km
2h 10m
$95–120
Train
1. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Septemvritrain Ic
4h 57m
$7–8

Stara Zagora to Velingrad by train and bus

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Distance: 173.4 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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 3 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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