The average train between Pleven and Sliven takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Pleven to Sliven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Pleven and Sliven. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pleven is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Sliven at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gorna Oryahovitsa and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pleven to Sliven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pleven to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Pleven station and arriving at Sliven station via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Pleven to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Pleven station.
Pleven to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sliven station.
The distance between Pleven and Sliven is 161.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Pleven to Sliven via Gorna Oryahovitsa and Dabovo in around 6h 23m.