There are 4 ways to get from Karlovo to Sliven by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karlovo to Sliventrain Ic / ...
2h 13m$2–5Bus
- Take the bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Kazanlak Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
- Take the bus from Kazanlak Bus Station to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 16m$8–12Drive 140.5 km
- Drive from Karlovo to Slivencar 140.5 km
1h 55m$23–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karlovo to Sliventaxi 140.5 km
1h 55m$90–110
Karlovo to Sliven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karlovo to Sliven is to train which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Karlovo to Sliven is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlovo station to Sliven station. However, there are services departing from Karlovo Bus Station and arriving at Sliven Central Bus Station via Kazanlak Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlovo and arriving at Sliven. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Karlovo and Sliven is 147 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.
The best way to get from Karlovo to Sliven without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $2 - $5.
The train from Karlovo to Sliven takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Karlovo to Sliven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Karlovo Bus Station.
Karlovo to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Karlovo station.
The best way to get from Karlovo to Sliven is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $2 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Karlovo, Bulgaria and Sliven, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Karlovo to Sliven every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Sliven Central Bus Station via Kazanlak Bus Station in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Karlovo to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Kazanlak Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Kazanlak Bus Station to Sliven Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Karlovo to Sliven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kazanlak Bus Station.
Karlovo to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sliven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlovo to Sliven is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Karlovo to Sliven.
There are 80+ hotels available in Sliven.