Bus Budapest to Stara Zagora - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Budapest to Stara Zagora

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Budapest to Stara Zagora from various bus operators like Karat-S or Citylines for the next days.

today

$105

tomorrow

Saturday

Sunday

$97

Monday

Tuesday

$92

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Karat-S	15h 40m	8:20 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	1:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop		Basic	$105	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) at 6/4/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/5/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Budapest to Stara Zagora via Sofia, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  23h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) at 6/5/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  3h 30m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Stara Zagora
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 6/6/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/6/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Travel time is 6h 20m longer, but you will save $44

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Karat-S	15h 40m	8:20 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	1:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop		Basic	$97	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) at 6/7/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/8/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Budapest to Stara Zagora via Sofia, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  18h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) at 6/7/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/8/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:15 PM
  
  Stara Zagora
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 6/8/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/8/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Karat-S	15h 40m	8:20 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	1:00 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop		Basic	$92	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) at 6/9/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/10/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Budapest to Stara Zagora via Sofia, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  18h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) at 6/7/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/8/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:15 PM
  
  Stara Zagora
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 6/8/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/8/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Budapest to Stara Zagora is $92 on 6/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Budapest to Stara Zagora

Compare all providers like Karat-S and Citylines that travel 3 times every day by bus from Budapest to Stara Zagora in one click! Book your bus ticket from Budapest to Stara Zagora starting from $92!

Cheapest Bus	$92
Fastest Bus	16h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	8:20 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	476.0 miles
Bus Companies	Karat-S and Citylines

Cheapest bus connections from Budapest to Stara Zagora

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Budapest for Stara Zagora: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

$105

Friday 06/05

Saturday 06/06

Sunday 06/07

$115

Monday 06/08

Tuesday 06/09

$92

Wednesday 06/10

Thursday 06/11

$95

Friday 06/12

Saturday 06/13

Sunday 06/14

$100

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

$109

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

$109

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

Sunday 06/21

$109

Monday 06/22

Tuesday 06/23

$92

Wednesday 06/24

Thursday 06/25

$109

Friday 06/26

Saturday 06/27

How to save money travelling from Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest to Stara Zagora are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Budapest to Stara Zagora

These are the most booked bus companies between Budapest to Stara Zagora from our users.

Citylines from Budapest to Stara Zagora

Here you will find the key facts about the Citylines bus route Budapest to Stara Zagora:

Cheapest Price	$101
Fastest Bus	16h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Last Bus	8:20 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	5/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in Budapest and Stara Zagora

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

Népliget Bus Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Ritz-Carlton

Erzsébet tér 9, 1051 9

Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station

Krisztina krt. 37a

Nyugati Railway Station

Nyugati tér 4

Bus Stop

bulevard "Slavyanski" 64

Service and Comfort on the bus from Budapest to Stara Zagora

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

FAQs about the Budapest to Stara Zagora bus

How much does a Budapest Stara Zagora bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $92 and takes 16h 40m to reach Stara Zagora. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $92 and $120. 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 Budapest to Stara Zagora each day?

Every day, the Budapest to Stara Zagora bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Budapest to Stara Zagora is offered by Karat-S and takes 16h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $120. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Stara Zagora from Budapest starts at 8:20 AM. 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 Budapest to Stara Zagora?

The latest bus trip departing from Budapest for Stara Zagora starts at 8:20 AM. 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 Budapest Stara Zagora route?

When traveling by bus from Budapest to Stara Zagora, passengers can travel with Karat-S and Citylines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Stara Zagora?

You can check all the direct connections between Budapest 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: Karat-S and Citylines.

What can I take with me on the Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest to Stara Zagora on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Budapest and Stara Zagora. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Basic

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

More bus routes to Budapest and to Stara Zagora

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