There are 4 ways to get from Sliven to Alexandroupoli by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Yambol to Svilengradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Porttrain Re
9h 36m€17–27Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 33
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
13h€66–107Drive 273.4 km
- Drive from Sliven to Alexandroupolicar 273.4 km
3h 51m€51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Kırklareli Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kırklareli to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Kesan to Alexandroupolibus
13h 45m€53–81
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sliven to Alexandroupoli is to train which costs €16 - €27 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sliven to Alexandroupoli is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sliven station to Alexandroupoli station. However, there are services departing from Sliven Central Bus Station and arriving at Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station via Istanbul Esenler Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Sliven to Alexandroupoli. However, there are services departing from Sliven and arriving at Alexandroupoli Port via Zimnitsa, Yambol and Ormenio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Sliven and Alexandroupoli is 420 km. The road distance is 273.4 km.
The best way to get from Sliven to Alexandroupoli without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 13h and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Sliven to Alexandroupoli, including transfers.
Sliven to Alexandroupoli bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sliven Central Bus Station.
Sliven to Alexandroupoli train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Yambol station.
The best way to get from Sliven to Alexandroupoli is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €16 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Sliven, Bulgaria and Alexandroupoli, Greece?
You can take a train from Sliven to Alexandroupoli Port via Zimnitsa, Yambol, Svilengrad, and Ormenio in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station via Istanbul Büyük Otogari and Istanbul Esenler Otogari in around 13h.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Yambol to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €2–4
- 1st Class
- €2–4
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylines
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Booking & Getting There
Sliven to Alexandroupoli bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Sliven to Alexandroupoli train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sliven to Alexandroupoli is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Sliven to Alexandroupoli.
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