The average train between Veliko Tŭrnovo and Sliven takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 5 times a day between Veliko Tŭrnovo and Sliven. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Veliko Tŭrnovo is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Sliven at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Veliko Tŭrnovo station and arriving at Sliven station via Dabovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Veliko Tŭrnovo to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Veliko Tarnovo station.
Veliko Tŭrnovo to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sliven station.
The distance between Veliko Tŭrnovo and Sliven is 72 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Veliko Tarnovo to Sliven via Dabovo in around 3h 57m.