How to Travel from
Athens to Stara Zagora
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Athens, Greece → Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Stara Zagora
Composite routes from Athens to Stara Zagora
Cheapest
10 h 4 min
Car
1014 km.
from $55
Route Navigator Athens - Stara Zagora
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Continue onto Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
Ζωοδόχου Πηγής, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Ακαδημίας
Ακαδημίας, 50 м
50 м
Turn left onto Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
Χαριλάου Τρικούπη, 112 м
112 м
Turn left onto Σόλωνος
Σόλωνος, 6 km 709 м
6 km 709 м
Keep right and take A1 toward Λαμία
Λαμία, A1, 54 km 864 м
54 km 864 м
Keep left onto Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη - Εύζωνοι toward Α1
Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη - Εύζωνοι, Α1, 141 km 938 м
141 km 938 м
Keep right onto Αυτοκινητόδρομος Κεντρικής Ελλάδας and drive toward Karditsa
Αυτοκινητόδρομος Κεντρικής Ελλάδας, Karditsa, 32 km 920 м
32 km 920 м
Keep right
94 м
94 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
47 м
47 м
Turn slight right
163 м
163 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Διακλάδωση Ξυνιάδας
Διακλάδωση Ξυνιάδας, 6 km 625 м
6 km 625 м
Turn sharp left onto Ξυνιάδα - Ομβριακή
Ξυνιάδα - Ομβριακή, 4 km 279 м
4 km 279 м
Turn right
33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 4 km 344 м
4 km 344 м
Turn left
1 km 425 м
1 km 425 м
Turn right
24 м
24 м
Turn left
64 м
64 м
Keep right
128 м
128 м
Keep right
3 km 823 м
3 km 823 м
Turn right
390 м
390 м
Turn sharp right onto Λεοντάρι - Πουρνάρι
Λεοντάρι - Πουρνάρι, 1 km 769 м
1 km 769 м
Turn left onto Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 9 km 285 м
9 km 285 м
Keep right onto Λαμία - Λάρισα
Λαμία - Λάρισα, 12 km 396 м
12 km 396 м
Continue onto Λαμίας
Λαμίας, 1 km 858 м
1 km 858 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Αθηνών
Αθηνών, 1 km 922 м
1 km 922 м
Turn left onto Λαρίσης
Λαρίσης, 252 м
252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Φαρσάλων - Λάρισας
Φαρσάλων - Λάρισας, 14 km 367 м
14 km 367 м
Turn left onto Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 9 м
9 м
Turn right onto Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 1 km 811 м
1 km 811 м
Turn right onto Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 11 м
11 м
Turn left onto Φαρσάλων - Λάρισας
Φαρσάλων - Λάρισας, 19 km 204 м
19 km 204 м
Turn right onto Οδυσσέα Ελύτη
Οδυσσέα Ελύτη, 2 km 41 м
2 km 41 м
Turn left onto Παράπλευρη Οδός
Παράπλευρη Οδός, 1 km 917 м
1 km 917 м
Keep left and drive toward Θεσσαλονίκη
Θεσσαλονίκη, 151 km 988 м
151 km 988 м
Keep right and drive toward Κεντρική Αγορά, Οδός Πόντου, Εύοσμος
Κεντρική Αγορά, Οδός Πόντου, Εύοσμος, 1 km 630 м
1 km 630 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης
Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης, 6 km 868 м
6 km 868 м
Keep right onto Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης
Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης, 415 м
415 м
Continue onto Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης
Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης, 60 м
60 м
Turn left onto Μίκη Θεοδωράκη toward A2, ΕΟ2
Μίκη Θεοδωράκη, A2, ΕΟ2, 243 km 764 м
243 km 764 м
Keep right and take EO2 toward Κομοτηνη Ανατολικα, Βουλγαρια, Βιομηχανικη Περιοχη
Κομοτηνη Ανατολικα, Βουλγαρια, Βιομηχανικη Περιοχη, EO2, 1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
Continue onto Κάθετος Άξονας Ροδόπης and drive toward Κομοτηνη Ανατολικα, Βουλγαρια, Βιομηχανικη Περιοχη
Κάθετος Άξονας Ροδόπης, Κομοτηνη Ανατολικα, Βουλγαρια, Βιομηχανικη Περιοχη, 71 km 916 м
71 km 916 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Беломорски
бул. Беломорски, 2 km 160 м
2 km 160 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 5
41 km 673 м
41 km 673 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Освобождение
бул. Освобождение, 2 km 555 м
2 km 555 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Освобождение
бул. Освобождение, 2 km 724 м
2 km 724 м
Turn left onto бул. България
бул. България, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Keep right
49 м
49 м
Turn slight right onto бул. Съединение
бул. Съединение, 206 м
206 м
Turn left onto бул. Георги Сава Раковски
бул. Георги Сава Раковски, 1 km 924 м
1 km 924 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Георги Сава Раковски
бул. Георги Сава Раковски, 5 km 906 м
5 km 906 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 5
7 km 41 м
7 km 41 м
Turn slight right onto Хасковска
Хасковска, 499 м
499 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Хасковска
Хасковска, 43 km 314 м
43 km 314 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Свети Патриарх Евтимий
бул. Свети Патриарх Евтимий, 4 km 547 м
4 km 547 м
Turn right onto Генерал Столетов
Генерал Столетов, 1 km 543 м
1 km 543 м
Turn left onto Ангел Кънчев
Ангел Кънчев, 129 м
129 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Христина Морфова
Христина Морфова, 205 м
205 м
Continue onto Христина Морфова
Христина Морфова, 16 м
16 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Athens Karolou to Stara
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.04–$65.22
Citylines
Bus from Athens Karolou to Stara
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.91–$65.22
Tourist Service Holding AD
Bus from Athens Karolou to Stara
Ave. Duration:
15h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$77.42
Crazy Holidays
Bus from Thessaloniki to Stara
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Bulgaria Air
Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$250.00
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
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 Athens to Stara Zagora?
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Stara Zagora is to bus which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 15h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Stara Zagora?
The fastest way to get from Athens to Stara Zagora is to fly and train which takes 9h 21m and costs $65.22 - $195.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Athens and Stara Zagora?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Stara Zagora Central Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 30m.
How far is it from Athens to Stara Zagora?
The distance between Athens and Stara Zagora is 1087 km. The road distance is 924.4 km.
How do I travel from Athens to Stara Zagora without a car?
The best way to get from Athens to Stara Zagora without a car is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $38.04 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Athens to Stara Zagora?
The bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station takes 15h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Where do I catch the Athens to Stara Zagora bus from?
Athens to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.
Where does the Athens to Stara Zagora bus arrive?
Athens to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Stara Zagora Central Bus Station.
Can I drive from Athens to Stara Zagora?
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Stara Zagora is 924 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Athens to Stara Zagora.
How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Stara Zagora?
Book your Athens to Stara Zagora bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
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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