There are 4 ways to get from Alexandroupoli to Sliven by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain Re
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Tulovotrain Ic
- Take the train from Tulovo to Sliventrain Ic / ...
9h 9m$18–30Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus
11h 44m$74–102Drive 273 km
- Drive from Alexandroupoli to Slivencar 273 km
3h 51m$58–83Bus
- Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Kesanbus
- Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklarelibus
- Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus
14h 5m$63–93
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alexandroupoli to Sliven is to train which costs $18 - $30 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandroupoli to Sliven is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandroupoli station to Sliven station. However, there are services departing from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station and arriving at Sliven Central Bus Station via Istanbul Büyük Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandroupoli to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Alexandroupoli Port and arriving at Sliven via Svilengrad and Tulovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Alexandroupoli and Sliven is 405 km. The road distance is 273 km.
The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Sliven without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 11h 44m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Alexandroupoli to Sliven, including transfers.
Alexandroupoli to Sliven bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station.
Alexandroupoli to Sliven train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Alexandroupoli Port station.
The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Sliven is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $18 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Alexandroupoli, Greece and Sliven, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Alexandroupoli Port to Sliven via Ormenio, Svilengrad, and Tulovo in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Sliven Central Bus Station via Istanbul Esenler Otogari and Istanbul Büyük Otogari in around 11h 44m.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormenio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- Arda Tur
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Booking & Getting There
Alexandroupoli to Sliven bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Alexandroupoli to Sliven train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Ormenio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandroupoli to Sliven is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Alexandroupoli to Sliven.
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