Bus Stara Zagora to Sofia: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Stara Zagora to Sofia from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni, Citylines or Doris Ukraine for the next days.

today

$22

tomorrow

$19

Sunday

$18

Monday

$19

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$22

Thursday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Citylines	3h 4m	4:41 PM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Sofia	pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop		Economy	$22	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/24/2026 4:41:00 PM to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 15m	3:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Union Ivkoni	4h 0m	4:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	9:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	12:35 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Doris Ukraine	3h 24m	6:04 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	9:28 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 6:04:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
Doris Ukraine	3h 4m	4:41 PM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 4:41:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 15m	3:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	Economy	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Union Ivkoni	4h 0m	4:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	9:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	12:35 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Doris Ukraine	3h 24m	6:04 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	9:28 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 6:04:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
Doris Ukraine	3h 4m	4:41 PM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 4:41:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 15m	3:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Union Ivkoni	4h 0m	4:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	9:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	12:35 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Doris Ukraine	3h 19m	5:02 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	8:21 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 5:02:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
Doris Ukraine	3h 24m	6:04 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	9:28 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 6:04:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 15m	3:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Union Ivkoni	4h 0m	4:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	9:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	12:35 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Doris Ukraine	3h 19m	5:02 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	8:21 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 5:02:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
Doris Ukraine	3h 24m	6:04 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	9:28 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 6:04:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Citylines	3h 19m	5:02 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	8:21 AM	Sofia	pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 5:02:00 AM to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
Citylines	3h 24m	6:04 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	9:28 AM	Sofia	pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 6:04:00 AM to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
Citylines	3h 4m	4:41 PM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Sofia	pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 4:41:00 PM to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 15m	3:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Union Ivkoni	4h 0m	4:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	9:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	12:35 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Doris Ukraine	3h 19m	5:02 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	8:21 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/30/2026 5:02:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
Doris Ukraine	3h 24m	6:04 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	9:28 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) at 7/30/2026 6:04:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m

Frequency of bus connections between Stara Zagora and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Stara Zagora and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Stara Zagora to Sofia. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Stara Zagora and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 21 buses from Stara Zagora to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Stara Zagora and Sofia, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/1/2026 costs just $17, from Union Ivkoni

Facts about the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni, Citylines and Doris Ukraine that travel 8 times every day by bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	2h 38m
Earliest Bus	4:41 PM
Latest Bus	7:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	119.2 miles
Bus Companies	Union Ivkoni, Citylines and Doris Ukraine

Cheapest bus connections from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Stara Zagora for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$18

Saturday 07/25

$18

Sunday 07/26

$19

Monday 07/27

$19

Tuesday 07/28

$18

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$17

Sunday 08/02

$17

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$17

Thursday 08/06

$19

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$17

Sunday 08/09

$17

Monday 08/10

$19

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$19

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Stara Zagora to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Sofia, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Stara Zagora to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Stara Zagora to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Stara Zagora to Sofia

These are the most booked bus companies between Stara Zagora to Sofia from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Stara Zagora to Sofia:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 38m
Earliest Bus	3:00 AM
Last Bus	7:45 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	6/29/2026

All bus stations and stops in Stara Zagora and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Stara Zagora and Sofia.

Bus Stop

bulevard "Slavyanski" 64

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Stara Zagora to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Stara Zagora to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Stara Zagora to Sofia bus

How much does a Stara Zagora Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 4h 15m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Stara Zagora to Sofia?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $28. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Stara Zagora to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Stara Zagora to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Stara Zagora to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 2h 38m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Stara Zagora starts at 4:41 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Stara Zagora for Sofia starts at 7:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Stara Zagora Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia, passengers can travel with Union Ivkoni, Citylines and Doris Ukraine. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Stara Zagora and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Stara Zagora and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Union Ivkoni, Citylines and Doris Ukraine.

What can I take with me on the Stara Zagora to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Stara Zagora Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Stara Zagora Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Stara Zagora to Sofia

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Stara Zagora and to Sofia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Stara Zagora and to Sofia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!