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

The cheapest way to get from Sliven to Pleven is to bus which costs $11 - $18 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sliven to Pleven is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sliven and Pleven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sliven and arriving at Pleven. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sliven and Pleven?

No, there is no direct train from Sliven to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Sliven and arriving at Pleven via Dabovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Sliven to Pleven?

The distance between Sliven and Pleven is 236 km. The road distance is 219.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sliven to Pleven without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $11 - $18.

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

The bus from Sliven to Pleven takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Sliven to Pleven bus from?

Sliven to Pleven bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, depart from Sliven station.

Where do I catch the Sliven to Pleven train from?

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

Train or bus from Sliven to Pleven?

The best way to get from Sliven to Pleven is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $11 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $20 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Sliven to Pleven bus arrive?

Sliven to Pleven bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, arrive at Pleven station.

Where does the Sliven to Pleven train arrive?

Sliven to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dabovo station.

Can I drive from Sliven to Pleven?

Yes, the driving distance between Sliven to Pleven is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Sliven to Pleven.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sliven to Pleven?

Book your Sliven to Pleven bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Pleven?

There are 76+ hotels available in Pleven.

Sliven to Pleven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Sliven to Pleven by bus, train, car, or taxi

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 Sliven to Plevenbus
4h 45m
$11–18
Train
1. Take the train from Sliven to Dabovotrain
2. Take the train from Dabovo to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain 464
3. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleventrain 461 / ...
5h 55m
$13–20
Drive 219.8 km
1. Drive from Sliven to Plevencar 219.8 km
3h 23m
$35–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sliven to Pleventaxi 219.8 km
3h 23m
$140–180

Sliven to Pleven by bus

11Weekly Buses

4h 45mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Sliven, Bulgaria and Pleven, Bulgaria?

Burgas Bus operates a bus from Sliven to Pleven once daily. Tickets cost $14–18 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sliven to Pleven via Dabovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa in around 5h 55m.

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