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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sliven to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sliven to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $452.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $452 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Sliven to Sofia
Compare the available ways to get from Sliven to Sofia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sliven to Sofia:
A bus is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sliven to Sofia costing on average $452.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 4h 24m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Sliven to Sofia
How to get from Sliven to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sliven to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 PM 4h50 Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) 11:05 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 PM 4h50 Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) 11:05 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:30 PM 4h15 Sliven 7:45 PM Sofia $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:00 PM 5h00 Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) 7:00 PM Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers- 0
4:00 AM 4h21 Sliven 8:21 AM Sofia $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
5:00 AM 4h28 Sliven 9:28 AM Sofia $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sliven to Sofia:
A bus is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sliven to Sofia costing on average $452.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sliven and Sofia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Burgas Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Bulgaria Air to go to Sofia by flight.
- Travel with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
- 3 direct buses per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
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