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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zagreb to Stara Zagora

Composite routes from Zagreb to Stara Zagora

Cheapest
9 h 35 min
Car
1022 km.
from $56

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Varna
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$206.52
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$271.74
Plane from Zagreb Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$34.78–$239.13

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Varna
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$543.48

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Varna
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$543.48
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$391.30

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$195.65

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Varna
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$304.35

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Varna
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$304.35

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$17.39
Bus from Plovdiv to Stara
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$9.24

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$31.52

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Zagreb to Maribor
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$32.61–$184.78
Bus from Maribor to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$31.52–$413.04

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Zagreb - Motel Plitvice to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
13h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$152.17

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.58

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.22–$54.35
Bus from Plovdiv to Stara
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$44.57
Bus from Thessaloniki to Stara
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Haskovo
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola

Phone:
+389 47 231 192
Email:
Website:
transkop.mk/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.04

Makedonija Soobrakaj AD

Phone:
+389(0)2 24 02 388
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/makedonijasoobrakaj/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$28.26

BG Razpisanie

Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Plovdiv to Stara
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$5.98

Pavel Banya Municipality Transport

Phone:
0887 900 563
Website:
pavelbanya.eu/
Bus from Haskovo to Stara
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly

Hebros Bus Ltd.

Phone:
032 65 78 11
Email:
Website:
hebrosbus.com/en
Bus from Plovdiv to Stara
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Municipality of Stara Zagora

Phone:
042605349
Website:
starazagora.bg/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.24–$9.24
Bus from Plovdiv to Stara
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.07–$4.35

Plovdiv Express - 2000 LTD

Phone:
0888 211 781
Email:
Website:
plovdivexpres-2000.com/index.html
Bus from Plovdiv to Stara
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Doris Bus

Phone:
0700 1 2222
Website:
doris-bg.com/bg/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.10
Bus from Sofia to Stara
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.38

Globus ES

Phone:
044/62 48 83
Email:
Website:
globuses.com/index.html
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.63

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Plovdiv to Stara
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.04–$6.52
Train from Varna to Stara
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.87
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Stara
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$9.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Stara Zagora?

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Stara Zagora is to night bus and train which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 17h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zagreb to Stara Zagora?

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Stara Zagora is to drive which takes 9h 51m and costs $163.04 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Stara Zagora?

No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Stara Zagora station. However, there are services departing from Zagreb - Motel Plitvice and arriving at Stara Zagora Bus Station Slavianski via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Stara Zagora?

The distance between Zagreb and Stara Zagora is 1017 km. The road distance is 1016.2 km.

How do I travel from Zagreb to Stara Zagora without a car?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Stara Zagora without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 17h 35m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Stara Zagora?

It takes approximately 17h 35m to get from Zagreb to Stara Zagora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Stara Zagora bus from?

Zagreb to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where does the Zagreb to Stara Zagora bus arrive?

Zagreb to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plovdiv Train station.

What is the time difference between Zagreb and Stara Zagora?

Stara Zagora is 1h ahead of Zagreb. It is currently 09:41 in Zagreb and 10:41 in Stara Zagora.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Stara Zagora?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Stara Zagora is 1016 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Zagreb to Stara Zagora.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zagreb to Stara Zagora?

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Where can I stay near Stara Zagora?

There are 127+ hotels available in Stara Zagora. Prices start at $26.34 per night.
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