There are 5 ways to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora by train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Varna to Stara Zagoratrain Ic
4h 45m$71–97Drive 269.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagoracar 269.5 km
3h 28m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
6h 37m$118–169Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Varna-VAR to Stara Zagora269.5 km
3h 28mShuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Veliko Tarnovo
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Stara Zagorabus
6h 24m$95–289
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora station. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Stara Zagora Central Bus Station via Burgas Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Stara Zagora via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Varna Airport (VAR) and Stara Zagora is 287 km. The road distance is 269.5 km.
The best way to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora, including transfers.
Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, depart from Varna station.
Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Varna Airport (VAR), Bulgaria and Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Stara Zagora every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Varna Airport to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station via Varna, Varna, Burgas South, and Burgas Bus Station South in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Varna to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Varna to Burgas South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- Burgas Bus
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
Shuttle from Varna Airport to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
- Phone
- 0889 910 189
- [email protected]
- Website
- pprevozi.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- pprevozi.com
- Phone
- 042 605 349
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Schedules at
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
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- Phone
- 0888 211 781
- [email protected]
- Website
- plovdivexpres-2000.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Varna-VAR to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, arrive at Burgas South station.
Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Varna Airport (VAR) to Stara Zagora.
There are 153+ hotels available in Stara Zagora.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Varna Airport (VAR) and Stara Zagora. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.