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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Athens to Stara Zagora from various bus operators like Ilias Travel, Citylines or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

$76

tomorrow

$52

Wednesday

$52

Thursday

$54

Friday

$52

Saturday

$52

Sunday

$52

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Ilias Travel	15h 30m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop		Basic	$76	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/25/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/26/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Athens to Stara Zagora via Plovdiv, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Ilias Travel
  
  21h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Athens
  Bus Stop
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Plovdiv
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/26/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/27/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Plovdiv
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Stara Zagora
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 5/27/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/27/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 5h 55m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Ilias Travel	16h 25m	5:35 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop		Basic	$52	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/26/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Ilias Travel	16h 30m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Ilias Travel	16h 25m	5:35 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/27/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Union Ivkoni	18h 25m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	2:40 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/27/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/28/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Citylines	15h 30m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$78	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/28/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Tourist Service Holding	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:30 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/28/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Ilias Travel	16h 30m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Ilias Travel	16h 25m	5:35 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/28/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Ilias Travel	15h 30m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$76	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/29/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Tourist Service Holding	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:30 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/28/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/29/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Ilias Travel	16h 30m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Ilias Travel	16h 25m	5:35 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/29/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Union Ivkoni	17h 0m	7:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	12:30 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/30/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Citylines	15h 30m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$78	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/30/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Tourist Service Holding	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:30 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/29/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/30/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Ilias Travel	16h 30m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/31/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Union Ivkoni	17h 31m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	1:46 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/30/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/31/2026 1:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 31m
Arda Tur	15h 45m	5:30 PM	Athens	Acharnon	9:15 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Economy	$73	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Acharnon, Athens (Greece) at 5/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/31/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Citylines	15h 0m	7:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:30 PM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$78	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/30/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Tourist Service Holding	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:30 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/30/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/31/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	18h 25m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	2:40 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/31/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/1/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Ilias Travel	16h 30m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/1/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Ilias Travel	16h 25m	5:35 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/31/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/1/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Tourist Service Holding	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	10:30 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 5/31/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/1/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Athens to Stara Zagora is $52 on 5/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Athens and Stara Zagora

See here how frequent the connections between Athens and Stara Zagora are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Athens to Stara Zagora. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Athens and Stara Zagora.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 26 buses from Athens to Stara Zagora, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Athens and Stara Zagora, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Athens to Stara Zagora

Compare all providers like Ilias Travel, Citylines and Union Ivkoni that travel 5 times every day by bus from Athens to Stara Zagora in one click! Book your bus ticket from Athens to Stara Zagora starting from $52!

Cheapest Bus	$52
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:30 PM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	323.1 miles
Bus Companies	Ilias Travel, Citylines, Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding and Arda Tur

Cheapest bus connections from Athens to Stara Zagora

Every day, 5 buses from 5 bus companies leave Athens for Stara Zagora: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/24

Monday 05/25

$76

Tuesday 05/26

$52

Wednesday 05/27

$52

Thursday 05/28

$54

Friday 05/29

$54

Saturday 05/30

$52

Sunday 05/31

$76

Monday 06/01

$52

Tuesday 06/02

$52

Wednesday 06/03

$52

Thursday 06/04

$52

Friday 06/05

$76

Saturday 06/06

$54

Sunday 06/07

$54

Monday 06/08

$52

Tuesday 06/09

$54

Wednesday 06/10

$54

Thursday 06/11

$52

Friday 06/12

$52

Saturday 06/13

$76

Sunday 06/14

$52

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

$52

Wednesday 06/17

$54

Thursday 06/18

$52

Friday 06/19

$76

Saturday 06/20

The cheapest time to travel from Athens to Stara Zagora

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Athens to Stara Zagora, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $52, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Athens to Stara Zagora. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $52.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Athens to Stara Zagora, with $52. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $90.

How to save money travelling from Athens to Stara Zagora

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Athens to Stara Zagora in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Athens to Stara Zagora, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Athens to Stara Zagora are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Athens and Stara Zagora

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Athens and Stara Zagora.

Leoforou Kifisou

Acharnon

Acharnon 12

Aspropyrgos Town Hall

Skaramagas Eko Shipyard Bus Stop

Athen - Angelopoulou Bus Stop

Bus Stop

bulevard "Slavyanski" 64

Service and Comfort on the bus from Athens to Stara Zagora

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Athens to Stara Zagora? Or which bus companies serve the route Athens to Stara Zagora? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Athens to Stara Zagora bus

How much does a Athens Stara Zagora bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $52 and takes 16h 25m to reach Stara Zagora. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Athens to Stara Zagora?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $52 and $90. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Stara Zagora.

On average, how many connections are available from Athens to Stara Zagora each day?

Every day, the Athens to Stara Zagora bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Athens to Stara Zagora take?

The fastest bus from Athens to Stara Zagora is offered by Citylines and takes 15h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $78. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Athens to Stara Zagora?

The earliest bus arriving in Stara Zagora from Athens starts at 5:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Athens to Stara Zagora?

The latest bus trip departing from Athens for Stara Zagora starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Athens Stara Zagora route?

When traveling by bus from Athens to Stara Zagora, passengers can travel with Ilias Travel, Citylines and Union Ivkoni. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Stara Zagora?

You can check all the direct connections between Athens and Stara Zagora by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Ilias Travel, Citylines and Union Ivkoni.

What can I take with me on the Athens to Stara Zagora bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Athens Stara Zagora bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Athens Stara Zagora bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Athens to Stara Zagora on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Athens to Stara Zagora?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Athens to Stara Zagora

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Athens and to Stara Zagora

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Athens and to Stara Zagora. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!