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Journey details

Best price A$ 5.12
Journey duration 5 h 50 min
Connections per day 21
First departure 08:53
Last departure 01:50
Distance 192 km

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How can I get the cheapest train tickets to travel from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

Prices will vary when you travel from Sofia to Stara Zagora. On average, though, you'll pay about A$ 6.76 for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as A$ 5.12, but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.

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Trains from Sofia to Stara Zagora

How long is the journey from Sofia to Stara Zagora by train?

The journey from Sofia to Stara Zagora covers a distance of 193 km. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 5 h 50 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 4 h 4 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Sofia to Stara Zagora faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

What time are the first and last departures from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

In general, the first departure of the day will leave Sofia at 08:53, and the last departure will leave at 01:50. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Sofia to Stara Zagora can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

Which stations can I use on the Sofia to Stara Zagora route?

You will be able to leave Sofia by using stations such as СОФИЯ and СОФИЯ СЕВЕР. These connect you to stations including СТАРА ЗАГОРА in Stara Zagora. Check carefully before making a booking. Some or all of these stations will appear on the route, depending on the transport provider you use for your trip. Check carefully to see which route your chosen transport provider follows, to see if it passes through a station that is convenient for your needs. It may be necessary to make a short journey between stations either in Sofia or in Stara Zagora, for your convenience while traveling.

How many daily journeys are there from Sofia to Stara Zagora?

On average, there are 21 daily departures from Sofia to Stara Zagora. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to 21 departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include Bdz, and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 5 departures from Sofia which travel directly to Stara Zagora. There are 16 journeys with one change or more.