The cheapest and fastest buses from Sliven to Sofia
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sliven to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sliven to Sofia will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 3 buses that leave Sliven for Sofia on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 246 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€16 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sliven to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sliven to Sofia buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:15 AM Sliven | 5h45 | 5:00 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Sliven | 4h50 | 8:05 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 AM Sliven | 4h28 | 6:28 AM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sliven to Sofia
Buses from Sliven to Sofia run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 246 km distance in 4h 28m.
Distance 246 km |
Average bus duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 28m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, City Lines, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni from Sliven to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Sliven to Sofia with Ourbus, City Lines, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
City Lines
Ourbus
Citylines
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Union Ivkoni
FAQs: Bus from Sliven to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sliven to Sofia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2, located 7.8 miles (12.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sliven to Sofia
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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