There are 4 ways to get from Smolyan to Sliven by bus, car, 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 via Plovdiv
best- Take the bus from Smolyan to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
6h 57m$18–22Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Smolyan to Plovdivbus
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Nova Zagoratrain 8611 / ...
7h 41m$14–19Drive 234.4 km
- Drive from Smolyan to Slivencar 234.4 km
3h 34m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Smolyan to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Slivenbus
7h 17m$17–21
Smolyan to Sliven by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smolyan to Sliven is to bus and train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Smolyan to Sliven is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Smolyan to Sliven station. However, there are services departing from Smolyan and arriving at Sliven Central Bus Station via Централна гара and Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Smolyan and Sliven is 261 km. The road distance is 234.4 km.
The best way to get from Smolyan to Sliven without a car is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 6h 57m and costs $18 - $23.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Smolyan to Sliven, including transfers.
Smolyan to Sliven bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Smolyan station.
Smolyan to Sliven bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smolyan to Sliven is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Smolyan to Sliven.
There are 73+ hotels available in Sliven.
What companies run services between Smolyan, Bulgaria and Sliven, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Smolyan to Sliven Central Bus Station via Plovdiv, Централна гара, Срещу гара Филипово, and Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Plovdiv to Nova Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $7–8
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Smolyan to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
Bus from Plovdiv to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sliven Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Plovdiv to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.