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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sofia to Sliven
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Sliven 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 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $346.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $346 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Sofia to Sliven
Compare the available ways to get from Sofia to Sliven, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Sliven:
A bus is $324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Sliven costing on average $346.
Other travel options to Sliven take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 4h 31m versus 3h 7m 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 Sofia to Sliven
How to get from Sofia to Sliven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Sliven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:00 PM 4h30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 5:30 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:00 PM 4h30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 5:30 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:00 AM 4h15 Sofia 3:15 PM Sliven $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:00 AM 5h20 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 4:20 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers10:00 AM 4h20 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 2:20 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 AM 5h35 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) 12:35 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Sliven:
A bus is $324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Sliven costing on average $346.
Other travel options to Sliven take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Sliven as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Burgas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара).
- Travel with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Sliven by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic to go to Sliven by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
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