There are 4 ways to get from Turkey to Stara Zagora by bus, night 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 via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagorabus
6h 59m$23–46Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
7h 28m$6–28Drive 365 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Stara Zagoracar 365 km
4h 6m$59–85Bus
- Take the bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus Route 1800
9h 50m$20–28
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Stara Zagora is to night train which costs $6 - $28 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Stara Zagora is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Stara Zagora via Istanbul Büyük Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Stara Zagora via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Turkey and Stara Zagora is 389 km. The road distance is 365 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Stara Zagora without a car is to bus via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi which takes 6h 59m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Turkey to Stara Zagora, including transfers.
Turkey to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Turkey to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Turkey to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Stara Zagora station.
What companies run services between Turkey and Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?
Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora 3 times a week. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Stara Zagora twice a week. Tickets cost $5–26 and the journey takes 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–26
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–8
- 1st Class
- $6–9
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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Booking & Getting There
Stara Zagora is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 3:59 PM in Turkey and 2:59 PM in Stara Zagora.
Turkey to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Stara Zagora is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Turkey to Stara Zagora.
There are 149+ hotels available in Stara Zagora.