How far is Sofia from Stara Zagora?

Sofia and Stara Zagora are 120 miles (193 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

Most of the buses traveling from Sofia to Stara Zagora leave from Serdika and arrive at Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Sofia to Stara Zagora from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Stara Zagora on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h	3:00pm	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 10m	2:40am	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 11m	2:11pm	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 15m	11:15am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 11m	2:11pm	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Stara Zagora on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h	3:00pm	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 10m	2:40am	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 11m	2:11pm	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 15m	11:15am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 11m	2:11pm	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 12:01 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Stara Zagora

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

119 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Customers frequently praise the service for its punctuality and reliability, noting that buses run on time and according to schedule. Many find the rides comfortable. However, some suggest that drivers should announce upcoming destinations a few minutes before arrival to ensure passengers do not miss their stops.

Union Ivkoni Sofia Stara Zagora recent customer reviews

When we arrived in Plovdiv I slept. Would that have been my destination, then I could get out only in Stara Zagora. The driver should announce the destinations some minutes before arrival.

Nicolaas V.

May 21, 2024

It was easy and everyone was sitting alone no one had to sit beside each other so covid measures were taken seriously

A A.

November 28, 2021

Overall, a prompt and comfortable trip, but old and dirty bus, rude driver. I won't choose this company again.

Petya M.

August 11, 2021

Doris

4.5/514 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi4

Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Doris ticket prices on this trip start at $18

Doris Sofia Stara Zagora recent customer reviews

There was a problem with the ticket, they said that I wasn't in their system and they also said, that they didn't have a scanner for the QR-Code. They still let me travel but this should not happen again.

Milen P.

May 21, 2025

On time, neat, considerate, comfortable and with wifi

Jane A.

October 23, 2024

Comfortable seating

Jennifer T.

July 29, 2023

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Stara Zagora?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Stara Zagora

A - Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka

B - Blvd Slavianski

C - General Gurko

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Stara Zagora by bus

How far is Sofia from Stara Zagora?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$18

11/13

$16

Today

$16

11/15

$16

11/16

$16

11/17

$16

11/18

$16

11/19

$16

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Stara Zagora was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $18 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Stara Zagora based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Infobus 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.