How to get fromSamokov to Kazanlakby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Samokov to Kazanlak by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Kazanlak
5h 40m
Bus, train via Plovdiv
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenets
2. Take the train from Kostenets to PlovdivRe / ...
3. Take the train from Plovdiv to KazanlakRe
6h 20m
$8–16
Drive 219.9 km
1. Drive from Samokov to Kazanlak219.9 km
2h 47m
$35–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Samokov to Kazanlak219.9 km
2h 47m
$100–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenets
2. Take the train from Kostenets to KazicheneRe
3. Take the train from Kazichene to KazanlakRe
6h 25m
$9–18
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Kazanlak
8h 4m
$14–16

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Distance: 236 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Samokov, Bulgaria and Kazanlak, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Samokov to Kazanlak via Plovdiv in around 5h 40m.

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Kazanlak, Bulgaria(opens in a new window)

Kazanlak, known as Seuthopolis (Greek: Σευθόπολις) in ancient times, is a town in Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria. It is located in the middle of the plain of the same name, at the foot of the Balkan mountain range, at the eastern end of the Rose Valley. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Kazanlak Municipality. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Kazanlak

Buzludzha(Opens in a new window)

Buzludzha (Bulgarian: Бузлуджа Buzludzha derived from Turkish icy) is a historical peak in the Central Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria and is 1432 m high. In 1868 it was the place of the final battle between Bulgarian rebels led by Hadji Dimitar and Stefan Karadzha and forces of the Ottoman Empire.

Thracian tomb Helvetia(Opens in a new window)

The Thracian tomb "Helvetia" mound near Shipka, Bulgaria, was built in the middle of the 4th century BC.

Tomb of Seuthes III(Opens in a new window)

The Tomb of Seuthes III is grave of King Seuthes lll, located near Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Seuthes III was the King of the Odrysian Kingdom of Thrace from c. 331 to c. 300 BC.

Ostrusha mound(Opens in a new window)

The Ostrusha mound is a Thracian burial tumulus near the Bulgarian town of Shipka. It was constructed in the middle of the 4th century BC. The stone structures under the more than 18 meters high mound form one of the biggest representative tomb-cult complexes with 6 rooms on an area of 100 square meters. It was professionally excavated in 1993.

Places to stay in Kazanlak

Damyanov House(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Zornica Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Hotel Diamond(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Семеен Хотел РОЗА(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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