There are 5 ways to get from Bansko to Sliven by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Northbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
6h 35m$13–21Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bansko to Septemvritrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Septemvri to Nova Zagoratrain Ic
10h 6m$5–8Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus Traventuria 13637 / ...
- Take the train from Sofia to Sliventrain Ic
7h 52m$17–22Drive 305.1 km
- Drive from Bansko to Slivencar 305.1 km
3h 53m$49–70Bus via Plovdiv
- Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus
6h 45m$46–69
Bansko to Sliven by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Sliven is to train which costs $4 - $9 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bansko to Sliven is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Sliven station. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Sliven Central Bus Station via Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bansko to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Nova Zagora via Septemvri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Bansko and Sliven is 302 km. The road distance is 305.1 km.
The best way to get from Bansko to Sliven without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $13 - $21.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Bansko to Sliven, including transfers.
Bansko to Sliven bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, depart from Bansko station.
Bansko to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bansko station.
The best way to get from Bansko to Sliven is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $13 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Sliven, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Bansko to Sliven Central Bus Station via Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bansko to Sliven via Septemvri, Nova Zagora, and Nova Zagora in around 10h 6m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–7
Train from Bansko to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Septemvri to Nova Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- 0898 448 696
- marketing@grad.bg
- Website
- bansko.net
Bus from Bansko to Plovdiv North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- bansko.org
Bus from Bansko to Plovdiv South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- bansko.net
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- office@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sliven Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 2 493 0191
- info@traventuria.com
- Website
- traventuria.com
Bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- https://traventuria.com/
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Sliven Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bansko to Sliven bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, arrive at Plovdiv North station.
Bansko to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Sliven is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Bansko to Sliven.
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