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How to get fromStara Zagora to Velingradby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Velingrad by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Septemvritrain train Ic
    4h 57m
    $6–7

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Pazardzhikbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Velingradbus bus
    5h 53m

  3. Drive  169.3 km

    1. Drive from Stara Zagora to Velingradcar car 169.3 km
    2h 11m
    $28–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stara Zagora to Velingradtaxi taxi 169.3 km
    2h 11m
    $95–120

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  • Distance: 191.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Velingrad, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Stara Zagora to Septemvri 5 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Velingrad via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Plovdiv, and Pazardzhik in around 5h 53m.

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