The train between Sliven and Plovdiv takes 4h 20m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Sliven to Plovdiv. 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 twice a week between Sliven and Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 9:20 PM at night, and the last departure from Sliven is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sliven to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Sliven station and arriving at Plovdiv station via Filipovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Sliven to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Zimnitsa station.
Sliven to Plovdiv train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Filipovo station.
The distance between Sliven and Plovdiv is 142.7 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Zimnitsa to Filipovo twice a week. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 33m.