The average train between Plovdiv and Sliven takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv and Sliven. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 3:59 PM which arrives into Sliven at 8:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv station and arriving at Sliven station via Zimnitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Plovdiv to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Zimnitsa station.
The distance between Plovdiv and Sliven is 142.7 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Zimnitsa 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 2h 48m.