There are 7 ways to get from Popovo Municipality to Sliven by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo
best- Take the bus from Popovo Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus Union Ivkoni
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Slivenbus
4h 28m$12–19Train
cheapest- Take the train from Popovo to Dabovotrain Ic
- Take the train from Dabovo to Sliventrain Ic / ...
5h 26m$5–9Drive 128.2 km
- Drive from Popovo Municipality to Slivencar 128.2 km
2h 23m$21–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Popovo Municipality to Sliventaxi 128.2 km
2h 23m$80–100Bus
- Take the bus from Popovo to Gorna Oryahovitsabus
- Take the bus from Gorna Orechovista to Slivenbus
4h 54mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Popovo to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Slivenbus
5h 1m$10–16Train via Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Take the train from Popovo to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Dabovotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dabovo to Sliventrain Ic / ...
6h 26m$5–9
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Popovo Municipality to Sliven is to train which costs $4 - $10 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Popovo Municipality to Sliven is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Popovo Municipality station to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Popovo Bus Station and arriving at Sliven via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Popovo Municipality to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Popovo and arriving at Sliven via Dabovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Popovo Municipality and Sliven is 189 km. The road distance is 128.2 km.
The best way to get from Popovo Municipality to Sliven without a car is to bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo which takes 4h 28m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Popovo Municipality to Sliven, including transfers.
Popovo Municipality to Sliven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Popovo Bus Station.
Popovo Municipality to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Popovo station.
The best way to get from Popovo Municipality to Sliven is to bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo which takes 4h 28m and costs $11 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Popovo Municipality, Tŭrgovishte, Bulgaria and Sliven, Bulgaria?
You can take a vehicle from Popovo Municipality to Sliven via Popovo Bus Station, Veliko Tarnovo, and Veliko Tarnovo in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Popovo Municipality to Sliven via Popovo and Dabovo in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Popovo to Dabovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Dabovo to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
Train from Popovo to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Train from Popovo to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Dabovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
Train from Dabovo to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Popovo Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Popovo Municipality to Sliven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
Popovo Municipality to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dabovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Popovo Municipality to Sliven is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Popovo Municipality to Sliven.
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