How much is the bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv start from $14. The average price for this route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv?

The average bus travel time from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv is 10h, covering a distance of 80 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 9m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Stara Zagora to Plovdiv route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv?

The earliest bus departs from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:51pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv?

A bus trip from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv starting at $13 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Plovdiv on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:51pm	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	1h 9m	10:00pm	Sever	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Plovdiv on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	1h 25m	10:25am	Sever	Cheapest
Bus	8:51pm	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	1h 9m	10:00pm	Sever	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	16h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	15h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	10h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Plovdiv on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	1h 25m	10:25am	Sever	Cheapest
Bus	8:51pm	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	1h 9m	10:00pm	Sever	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	16h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	15h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	10h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Plovdiv on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	1h 25m	10:25am	Sever	Cheapest
Bus	8:51pm	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	1h 9m	10:00pm	Sever	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	16h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	15h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	10h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Plovdiv on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	1h 25m	10:25am	Sever	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	16h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	15h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	10h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	10:07am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	8h 53m	7:00pm	Sever	No tags

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Plovdiv on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	1h 25m	10:25am	Sever	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	16h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	15h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	10h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	10:07am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	8h 53m	7:00pm	Sever	No tags

Next departures for Stara Zagora to Plovdiv on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	1h 25m	10:25am	Sever	Cheapest
Bus	8:51pm	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	1h 9m	10:00pm	Sever	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	16h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	15h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	10h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:39 PM EET.

Get from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

10hAverage Duration

80 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Stara Zagora and Plovdiv?

Stops in Stara Zagora

A
Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka
bul. Slavjanski 64, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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B
General Gurko
ul. "General Gurko" 46, 6000 Stara Zagora Centre, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
C
Blvd Slavianski
bul. Slavjanski 45, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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Stops in Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,978 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.9

Based on 1978 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $14

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv start from $14. The average price for this route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv?
The average bus travel time from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv is 10h, covering a distance of 80 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 9m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Stara Zagora to Plovdiv route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv?
The earliest bus departs from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:51pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv?
A bus trip from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-29

$13

01-30

$13

Today

$13

02-01

$13

02-02

$13

02-03

$13

02-04

$13

02-05

$13

The cheapest trip from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv was searched and found on Jan 30, 2026 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $36 for a bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2026-02-02.