The average train between Blagoevgrad and Sliven takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Blagoevgrad to Sliven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Blagoevgrad and Sliven. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blagoevgrad is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Sliven at 4:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blagoevgrad to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Blagoevgrad station and arriving at Sliven station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Blagoevgrad to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Blagoevgrad station.
Blagoevgrad to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sliven station.
The distance between Blagoevgrad and Sliven is 275.6 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Blagoevgrad to Sliven via Sofia in around 7h 35m.