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How to get fromIstanbul to Slivenby bus, train, night train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Sliven by bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas Westbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vladimir Pavlov to Sliventrain train 3624 / ...
    7h 50m
    $17–48

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kotelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kotel to Slivenbus bus
    7h 53m
    $15–41

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Zimnitsatrain train 8651 / ...
    10h 44m
    $16–36

  4. Drive 367.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Slivencar car 367.5 km
    4h 13m
    $58–84

  5. Bus via Stara Zagora

    1. Take the bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus bus Route 1800
    2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Slivenbus bus
    10h 34m
    $21–35

Istanbul to Sliven by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sliven, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Sliven via Kotel in around 7h 53m.

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