The average train between Sliven and Stara Zagora takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Sliven to Stara Zagora. 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 5 times a day between Sliven and Stara Zagora. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Sliven is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Stara Zagora at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sliven to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from Sliven station and arriving at Stara Zagora station via Zimnitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Sliven to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sliven station.
Sliven to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
The distance between Sliven and Stara Zagora is 62.9 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Sliven to Stara Zagora via Zimnitsa in around 2h 13m.