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How to get fromSofia to Gradetsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Gradets by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Sliventrain train Ic
    5h 11m
    $29–37

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kotelbus bus
    7h
    $18–19

  3. Bus via Omurtag Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Omurtag Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1688 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Omurtag to Gradetsbus bus
    6h 11m
    $26–40

  4. Drive  339.5 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Gradetscar car 339.5 km
    3h 6m
    $54–78

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Omurtagbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omurtag to Gradetsbus bus
    6h 51m
    $21–39

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  • Distance: 329.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Gradets, Oblast Sliven, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Sliven 3 times a day. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gradets via Omurtag Bus Station and Omurtag in around 6h 11m.

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