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

The cheapest way to get from Sliven to Plovdiv is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sliven to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sliven and Plovdiv?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sliven and arriving at Plovdiv. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Sliven and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Sliven to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Sliven and arriving at Plovdiv via Zimnitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Sliven to Plovdiv?

The distance between Sliven and Plovdiv is 164 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sliven to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $40 - $65.

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

The bus from Sliven to Plovdiv takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Sliven to Plovdiv bus from?

Sliven to Plovdiv bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sliven station.

Where do I catch the Sliven to Plovdiv train from?

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

Train or bus from Sliven to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Sliven to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Sliven to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Sliven to Plovdiv bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Plovdiv station.

Where does the Sliven to Plovdiv train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sliven to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Sliven to Plovdiv is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Sliven to Plovdiv.

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

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Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

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Sliven to Plovdiv - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Sliven to Plovdiv by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sliven to Plovdivbus
3h 17m
$40–65
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zimnitsa to Plovdivtrain Ic
3h 54m
$4–6
Drive 160.7 km
1. Drive from Sliven to Plovdivcar 160.7 km
1h 47m
$26–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sliven to Plovdivtaxi 160.7 km
1h 47m
$120–150
Bus via Stara Zagora
1. Take the bus from Sliven to Stara Zagorabus
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Bus Station to Plovdivbus
3h 54m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sliven to Nova Zagorabus
2. Take the train from Nova Zagora to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
4h 17m

Sliven to Plovdiv by train

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Distance: 164.2 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sliven to Plovdiv twice daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Karat-S also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Zimnitsa to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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