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How to get fromPlovdiv to Slivenby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Sliven by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2h 35m
    $22–35

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Zimnitsatrain train Ic
    3h 55m
    $4–6

  3. Drive  160.7 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Slivencar car 160.7 km
    1h 47m
    $26–37

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plovdiv to Sliventaxi taxi 160.7 km
    1h 47m
    $140–170

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Nova Zagoratrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nova Zagora to Slivenbus bus
    4h 13m
    $4–8

  6. Bus via Nova Zagora

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Nova Zagorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nova Zagora to Slivenbus bus
    4h 37m

Plovdiv to Sliven by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Sliven, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sliven Central Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Karat-S also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Zimnitsa 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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