The average train between Sliven and Plovdiv takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Sliven to Plovdiv. 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 Sliven and Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Sliven is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sliven to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Sliven station and arriving at Plovdiv station via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Sliven to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Zimnitsa station.
Sliven to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
The distance between Sliven and Plovdiv is 142.7 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Zimnitsa to Plovdiv 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 2h 50m.