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

The cheapest coach tickets from Stara Zagora to Sofia start from £14. The average price for this route is around £15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Stara Zagora to Sofia?

The average bus journey time from Stara Zagora to Sofia is 3h 20m, covering a distance of 119 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 53m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Stara Zagora to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni , Doris , Infobus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Stara Zagora to Sofia at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:45.

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

A bus journey from Stara Zagora to Sofia produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Stara Zagora to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Doris , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Doris has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Stara Zagora to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Doris , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Doris , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Stara Zagora to Sofia from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Stara Zagora to Sofia on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:41	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 4m	19:45	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:07	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	2h 53m	13:00	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	04:00	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	4h	08:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:04	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 24m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:00	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 35m	12:35	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Stara Zagora to Sofia on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:04	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 24m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:07	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	2h 53m	13:00	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	04:00	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	4h	08:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:04	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 24m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:00	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 35m	12:35	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Stara Zagora to Sofia on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:02	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 19m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:07	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	2h 53m	13:00	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	04:00	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	4h	08:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:04	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 24m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:02	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 19m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Stara Zagora to Sofia on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:02	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 19m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:07	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	2h 53m	13:00	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	04:00	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	4h	08:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:04	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 24m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:02	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 19m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Stara Zagora to Sofia on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:02	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 19m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:07	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	2h 53m	13:00	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	04:00	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	4h	08:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:04	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 24m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:02	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	3h 19m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:59 EET.

Get from Stara Zagora to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

3h 20mAverage duration

119 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Stara Zagora and Sofia?

Stops in Stara Zagora

A
Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka
bul. Slavjanski 64, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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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 Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
Visit page
B
Sofia Airport
Visit page
C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
Visit page
F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,948 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

According to 15 reviews, Union Ivkoni received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at £15

Union Ivkoni Stara Zagora Sofia recent customer reviews

The service was punctual. As a foreigner this was important to me. The coach was also clean and to a good standard too.

Robert S.

22 April 2024

Unfortunately there were no toilets on the bus despite advertising it as such. The bus also did not stop foe a rocket break.

Syed Abbas Z.

16 October 2022

They cancelled the bus, and didn't inform me. They put me on another bus from Etap bus company, which arrived 25 minutes late - instead of 22:50h it was 23:15, and I barely caught my next bus at 23:30h at another bus station. The driver was very friendly and did his best, but his schedule was too tight.

Angel M.

12 January 2020

Doris

4.5/514 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi4

Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Doris ticket prices on this trip start at £14

Doris Stara Zagora Sofia recent customer reviews

Everything was ok, just the driver can be little bit more polite! He looks stressed and rude without smile!

Diana I.

1 March 2024

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia?
The cheapest coach tickets from Stara Zagora to Sofia start from £14. The average price for this route is around £15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Stara Zagora to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Stara Zagora to Sofia is 3h 20m, covering a distance of 119 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 53m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Stara Zagora to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Doris, Infobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Stara Zagora to Sofia at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stara Zagora to Sofia?
A bus journey from Stara Zagora to Sofia produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Stara Zagora to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Doris, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Stara Zagora to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Doris has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Stara Zagora to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Doris, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stara Zagora to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Doris, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

27/11

£13

28/11

£14

Today

£13

30/11

£13

01/12

£13

02/12

£13

03/12

£13

04/12

£13

The cheapest trip from Stara Zagora to Sofia was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £13

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 Sofia as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £13 to £15 for a bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Union Ivkoni 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.