There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Sliven by bus, train, night train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus
7h 29m$23–35Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re
- Take the nighttrain from Çerkezköy to Stara Zagoranighttrain
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Zimnitsatrain Ic
11h 17m$9–19Drive 365.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Slivencar 365.8 km
4h 8m$58–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
- Take the train from Burgas to Sliventrain Re / ...
8h 14m$36–38Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
8h 20m$40–75
Istanbul to Sliven by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sliven is to train and night train which costs $9 - $19 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sliven is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $55 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Sliven Central Bus Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Sliven via Istanbul(Halkali), Çerkezköy, Stara Zagora and Zimnitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Istanbul and Sliven is 359 km. The road distance is 365.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sliven without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $23 - $35.
The bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sliven Central Bus Station takes 7h 29m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Istanbul to Sliven bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Sliven train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Istanbul to Sliven bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Sliven Central Bus Station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sliven, Bulgaria?
Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sliven Central Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 7h 29m. Citylines also services this route 3 times a week.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sliven Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Huntur
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Sliven train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Cerkezkoy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sliven is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Istanbul to Sliven.
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