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

The cheapest way to get from Sliven to Smolyan is to train and bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sliven to Smolyan is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Sliven and Smolyan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sliven station to Smolyan. However, there are services departing from Sliven Central Bus Station and arriving at Smolyan via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Sliven to Smolyan?

The distance between Sliven and Smolyan is 257 km. The road distance is 233.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sliven to Smolyan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $50 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Sliven to Smolyan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sliven to Smolyan bus from?

Sliven to Smolyan bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Sliven Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sliven to Smolyan bus arrive?

Sliven to Smolyan bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.

Can I drive from Sliven to Smolyan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sliven to Smolyan is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Sliven to Smolyan.

Where can I stay near Smolyan?

There are 56+ hotels available in Smolyan.

Sliven to Smolyan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sliven to Smolyan by bus, train, taxi, or car

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 Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
6h 39m
$52–70
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nova Zagora to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
8h 49m
$15–17
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Zimnitsa to Plovdivtrain Ic
2. Take the taxi from Asenovgrad to Smolyantaxi
6h 44m
$57–79
Drive 233.5 km
1. Drive from Sliven to Smolyancar 233.5 km
3h 32m
$37–54
Bus via Haskovo
1. Take the bus from Sliven to Haskovobus
2. Take the bus from Haskovo to Nedelinobus
3. Take the bus from Nedelino to Smolyanbus
8h 15m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sliven to Smolyan.

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Distance: 257.1 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Smolyan via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop and Plovdiv in around 6h 39m.

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