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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Sliven
- Cheapest price on Nov 09
- €18
- Average ticket price on Nov 09
- €19
- Fastest journey on Nov 09
- 4 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 09
- 4 h 21 m
- Buses on Nov 09
- 7
- Distance
- 246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Sliven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Sliven will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Mon, Nov 09, we found 7 buses from Sofia to Sliven, including 7 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 09 the direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Mon, Nov 09 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
1:00 PM 4h30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 5:30 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers11:00 AM 5h20 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 4:20 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 AM 5h35 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) 12:35 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers10:00 AM 4h20 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 2:20 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
011:00 AM 4h15 Sofia 3:15 PM Sliven €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:00 AM 4h15 Sofia 3:15 PM Sliven €20 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
2:30 PM 4h19 Sofia 6:49 PM Sliven €20 1 One-way 0 transfers 10:00 AM 4h20 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 2:20 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers- 0
5:00 PM 4h23 Sofia 9:23 PM Sliven €20 1 One-way 0 transfers 1:00 PM 4h30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 5:30 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Sliven
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Buses from Sofia to Sliven run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 246 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 246 km |
Average bus duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Sofia to Sliven trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Sofia to Sliven.
Live departures
Sofia to Sliven bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Sliven buses for tomorrow, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) | 5h35 | 12:35 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 4h20 | 2:20 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:00 AM Sofia | 4h15 | 3:15 PM Sliven | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 5h20 | 4:20 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 4h30 | 5:30 PM Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 2:30 PM Sofia | 4h19 | 6:49 PM Sliven | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:00 PM Sofia | 4h23 | 9:23 PM Sliven | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Sofia and Sliven
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Sliven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Sliven 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 Sliven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Sliven
Most Sofia to Sliven buses use the Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) to Sliven, Avtogara (Сливен, Автогара) station pair. Use this guide to compare Sofia and Sliven bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Sofia station do buses to Sliven leave from?
Getting to Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) from Sofia city centre
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) bus station facilities and services
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Sofia (София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia (София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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