The average train between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sliven takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia Airport (SOF) 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 4 times a day between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sliven. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia Airport (SOF) is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Sliven at 4:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Sofia Iskarsko Shose and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport (SOF) station and arriving at Sliven station via Sliven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sliven train services, operated by Metropolitan Sofia, depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sliven train services, operated by Metropolitan Sofia, arrive at Sliven station.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sliven is 239.1 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Iskarsko Shose to Sliven every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 4h 7m.