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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:49 AM4h36Sliven11:25 AMSofia$141One-way0 transfers
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- 6:49 AM4h36Sliven11:25 AMSofia$141One-way0 transfers
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- 6:49 AM4h36Sliven11:25 AMSofia$141One-way0 transfers
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- 10:13 AM4h45Sliven2:58 PMSofia$141One-way0 transfers
- 5:35 PM4h47Sliven10:22 PMSofia$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sliven to Sofia:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sliven to Sofia costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sliven and Sofia as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Union Ivkoni International, City Lines, Citylines, Union Ivkoni to go to Sofia by bus.
- Travel with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) to go to Sofia by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, City Lines, Citylines, Union Ivkoni.
- 3 direct trains per day with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
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