How much is the bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Athens?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Athens start from $107. The average price for this route is around $123. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Stara Zagora to Athens?

The average bus travel time from Stara Zagora to Athens is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 45m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Stara Zagora to Athens route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur , Tourist Service Holding , Karat-S , Union Ivkoni , Infobus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stara Zagora to Athens?

The earliest bus departs from Stara Zagora to Athens at 11:45am. And the latest bus departs at 2:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stara Zagora to Athens?

A bus trip from Stara Zagora to Athens generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Stara Zagora to Athens?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stara Zagora to Athens?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Stara Zagora to Athens?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stara Zagora to Athens?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Stara Zagora to Athens from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Athens on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	16h 30m	5:30am	Karolou str.	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Athens on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	17h 10m	8:00pm	Karolou str.	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	16h	6:30am	Karolou str.	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	17h 45m	5:30am	34-36 Akominatu str.	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	16h 30m	5:30am	Karolou str.	No tags

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Athens on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	17h 45m	5:30am	34-36 Akominatu str.	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	16h	6:30am	Karolou str.	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	16h 30m	5:30am	Karolou str.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 1:41 PM EET.

Get from Stara Zagora to Athens

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16h 30mAverage Duration

520 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Stara Zagora and Athens?

Stops in Stara Zagora

A
Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka
bul. Slavjanski 64, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Visit page
B
Blvd Slavianski
bul. Slavjanski 45, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Visit page
C
General Gurko
ul. "General Gurko" 46, 6000 Stara Zagora Centre, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Stops in Athens

A
34-36 Akominatu str.
Akominatou 36, Athina 104 38, Greece
Visit page
B
Lagoumitzi str.
Lagoumitzi 63-65, Athina 117 44, Greece
Visit page
C
Atheny
Ilia Iliou 68-70, Athina 117 44, Greece
D
Sidirodromon
Sidirodromon 1, Athina 104 44, Greece
E
Evelpidon
Evelpidon 11Α, Athina 113 62, Greece

Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5257 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Tourist Service Holding

4/550 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

Karat-S

4/5283 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,950 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Infobus

4/5491 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stara Zagora to Athens by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Athens?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Athens start from $107. The average price for this route is around $123. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Stara Zagora to Athens?
The average bus travel time from Stara Zagora to Athens is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 45m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Stara Zagora to Athens route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stara Zagora to Athens?
The earliest bus departs from Stara Zagora to Athens at 11:45am. And the latest bus departs at 2:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stara Zagora to Athens?
A bus trip from Stara Zagora to Athens generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Stara Zagora to Athens?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stara Zagora to Athens?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Stara Zagora to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stara Zagora to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-29

$121

11-30

No data

Today

$121

12-02

$82

12-03

No data

12-04

$104

12-05

No data

12-06

No data

The cheapest trip from Stara Zagora to Athens was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $82

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Athens, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $82 to $121 for a bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Athens based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Tourist Service Holding will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.