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How to get fromIstanbul to Slivenby bus, night train, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Sliven by bus, night train, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 29m
    $23–35

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Zimnitsatrain train Ic
    10h 45m
    $8–33

  3. Drive  365.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Slivencar car 365.8 km
    4h 8m
    $58–84

  4. Bus via Burgas

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    8h 20m
    $40–75

Istanbul to Sliven by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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 $22–55 and the journey takes 7h 29m. Citylines also services this route 3 times a week.

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