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There are 4 ways to get from Pleven to Sofia by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2h 34m
    $5–12
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofia Severtrain train Ic / ...
    2h 35m
    $3–5
  3. Drive  162 km

    1. Drive from Pleven to Sofiacar car 162 km
    1h 55m
    $26–38
  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Sofiashuttle bus
    2h 12m
    $150–220

Pleven to Sofia by bus

Calendar87Weekly Buses
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pleven, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Pleven Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Pleven to Sofia Sever hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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