What is the cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Matka?

The cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Matka is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Matka?

The fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Matka is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Stara Zagora and Matka?

No, there is no direct bus from Stara Zagora station to Matka. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station and arriving at S. Glumovo Shkolo via Sofia Central Bus Station and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Stara Zagora to Matka?

The distance between Stara Zagora and Matka is 458 km. The road distance is 436.9 km.

How do I travel from Stara Zagora to Matka without a car?

The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Matka without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Stara Zagora to Matka?

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Stara Zagora to Matka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stara Zagora to Matka bus from?

Stara Zagora to Matka bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station.

Where does the Stara Zagora to Matka bus arrive?

Stara Zagora to Matka bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Stara Zagora and Matka?

Matka is 1h behind Stara Zagora. It is currently 8:55 AM in Stara Zagora and 7:55 AM in Matka.

Can I drive from Stara Zagora to Matka?

Yes, the driving distance between Stara Zagora to Matka is 437 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Stara Zagora to Matka.

Where can I stay near Matka?

There are 1662+ hotels available in Matka.

Stara Zagora to Matka - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Matka by bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)Citylines 67
10h 22m
$19–35
Drive 436.9 km
1. Drive from Stara Zagora to Matka436.9 km
5h 42m
$69–100
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)SOF - SKP
10h 19m
$98–290
Bus via Stara Zagora
1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)Citylines 67
10h 26m
$30–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stara Zagora to SofiaRe
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)Citylines 67
10h 27m
$35–48
Train, bus via S. Glumovo Shkolo
1. Take the train from Stara Zagora to SofiaRe
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centar
11h 45m
$21–53
Bus via Kyustendil
1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Dragomirovo
3. Take the bus from Kyustendil to Skopje, Transporten Centar
12h 28m

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights

17Weekly Planes

6h 7mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.6 km
Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Matka, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to S. Glumovo Shkolo via Sofia Central Bus Station, Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар), and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii in around 10h 22m.

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