There are 7 ways to get from Kardzhali to Sliven by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Stara Zagora
best- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Slivenbus
4h 38mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kardjali to Dimitrovgradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Nova Zagoratrain Ic
6h 21m$5–9Drive 170.9 km
- Drive from Kardzhali to Slivencar 170.9 km
2h 25m$27–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kardzhali to Sliventaxi 170.9 km
2h 25m$110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Slivenbus
5h 20mBus, train
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Dimitrovgradbus
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Nova Zagoratrain Ic
5h 21m$6–12Bus via Nova Zagora
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Nova Zagora to Slivenbus
5h 48m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kardzhali to Sliven is to train which costs $4 - $10 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kardzhali to Sliven is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kardzhali to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Kardzhali and arriving at Sliven via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kardzhali to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Kardjali and arriving at Nova Zagora via Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Kardzhali and Sliven is 182 km. The road distance is 170.9 km.
The best way to get from Kardzhali to Sliven without a car is to bus via Stara Zagora which takes 4h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Kardzhali to Sliven, including transfers.
Kardzhali to Sliven bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, depart from Kardzhali station.
Kardzhali to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kardjali station.
The best way to get from Kardzhali to Sliven is to bus via Stara Zagora which takes 4h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Kardzhali, Bulgaria and Sliven, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Kardzhali to Sliven via Stara Zagora and Stara Zagora in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kardjali to Sliven via Dimitrovgrad, Nova Zagora, and Nova Zagora in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kardjali to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Nova Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Nova Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- 042 605 349
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Kardzhali to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
Bus from Kardzhali to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Eko Taksi Kardzhali
- Phone
- +359 36 161 730
Elit Taxi-Kardzhali
- Phone
- +359 36 161 72
Tiko Taxi
- Phone
- +359 36 161 74
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More Questions & Answers
Kardzhali to Sliven bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Kardzhali to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kardzhali to Sliven is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Kardzhali to Sliven.
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