The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 1 buses that leave Thessaloniki for Stara Zagora every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 300 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest buses will take 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora coaches for today, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:45 Thessaloniki | 9h15 | 06:00 Stara Zagora | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora
Buses from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 300 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 300 km |
Average bus duration 9h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: City Lines, Ourbus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Thessaloniki to Stara ZagoraYou can travel by bus between Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora with City Lines, Ourbus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stara Zagora, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Thessaloniki, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station and Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - Agíon Pánton (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - Αγίων Πάντων). When arriving in Stara Zagora, you can end your trip in coach stations like Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) and Stara Zagora, bul. Slavyanski - Khotel " Zheleznik" (Стара Загора, бул. Славянски - Хотел " Железник" ).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 12, 31 Train: Thessaloniki Railway Station
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