The average train between Sliven and Vratsa takes 10h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Sliven to Vratsa. 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 Vratsa. 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 Vratsa at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Sofia and take an average of 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sliven to Vratsa? 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 Sliven to Vratsa. However, there are services departing from Sliven station and arriving at Vratsa station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
Sliven to Vratsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sliven station.
Sliven to Vratsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vratsa station.
The distance between Sliven and Vratsa is 232.6 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Sliven to Vratsa via Sofia, Централна Гара, Гара София Север, and Sofia Sever in around 7h 47m.