What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sliven?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sliven is to night train and bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo which costs $13 - $18 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sliven?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sliven is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Sliven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Sliven. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Sliven via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Sliven?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Sliven via Stara Zagora and Zimnitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Sliven?

The distance between Bucharest and Sliven is 297 km. The road distance is 281.3 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Sliven without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Sliven without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $25 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Sliven?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Bucharest to Sliven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Sliven bus from?

Bucharest to Sliven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Sliven train from?

Bucharest to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Sliven bus arrive?

Bucharest to Sliven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.

Where does the Bucharest to Sliven train arrive?

Bucharest to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Sliven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Sliven is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Bucharest to Sliven.

Where can I stay near Sliven?

There are 86+ hotels available in Sliven.

Bucharest to Sliven - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Sliven by bus, night train, car, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Veliko TarnovoN983
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sliven
6h 52m
$25–38
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Veliko TŭrnovoBosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sliven
5h
$13–23
Drive 281.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sliven281.3 km
4h 38m
$45–65
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
2. Take the bus from Veliko Turnovo to Sliven
6h 4m
$184–293
Night train, bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Veliko TŭrnovoBosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sliven
5h 32m
$13–18
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara ZagoraBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Zimnitsa8651 / ...
6h 27m
$15–32

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 297.3 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Sliven, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sliven via Veliko Tarnovo and Veliko Tarnovo in around 6h 52m.

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How to get fromBucharest to Slivenby bus, night train, car, shuttle or train

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Sliven by bus, night train, car, shuttle, or train

Bus

Night train, bus

Drive 281.3 km

Shuttle, bus

Night train, bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo