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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heraklion to Stara Zagora

Composite routes from Heraklion to Stara Zagora

Cheapest
23 h 20 min
Car
1350 km.
from $74
Other
9 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
790 km.
from $138.65
9 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
790 km.
from $74.29
23 h 6 min
Ferry
789 km.
from $253.34
11 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
790 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.22–$500.00

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$326.09
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$206.52
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$467.39

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$315.22

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Stara
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$32.61
Bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to Stara
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.04–$65.22

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Stara
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$34.78

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Email:
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Athens to Stara
Ave. Duration:
15h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.32

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Thessaloniki to Stara
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$48.91–$65.22

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

Pavel Banya Municipality Transport

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

KTEL Thessalonikis

Phone:
+30 2310 500111
Email:
Website:
ktelthes.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.34

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$9.29

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
Train from Petrich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.78–$8.70
Train from Sofia to Stara
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.13–$7.07

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$380.43

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$44.57–$108.70

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.79–$115.97

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$119.57

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$206.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Stara Zagora is to fly and train which costs $65.22 - $173.91 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Stara Zagora is to fly and train which takes 9h 6m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Heraklion and Stara Zagora?

No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion to Stara Zagora station. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Stara Zagora Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

How far is it from Heraklion to Stara Zagora?

The distance between Heraklion and Stara Zagora is 1058 km.

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

The best way to get from Heraklion to Stara Zagora without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 23h 6m and costs $130.43 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Heraklion to Stara Zagora, including transfers.

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

Heraklion to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Heraklion to Stara Zagora bus arrive?

Heraklion to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Where can I stay near Stara Zagora?

There are 129+ hotels available in Stara Zagora. Prices start at $25.62 per night.
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