The average train between Sliven and Sofia takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Sliven to Sofia. 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 3 times a day between Sliven and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sliven is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Sofia at 10:27 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sliven station and arriving at Sofia station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Sliven to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sliven station.
Sliven to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
The distance between Sliven and Sofia is 245.6 km. The road distance is 294 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sliven to Sofia 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 4h 49m.