There are 4 ways to get from Sliven to Karlovo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sliven to Karlovotrain Ic / ...
2h 16m$2–5Bus
- Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Kazanlak Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
- Take the bus from Kazanlak Bus Station to Karlovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h$8–12Drive 140 km
- Drive from Sliven to Karlovocar 140 km
1h 54m$23–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sliven to Karlovotaxi 140 km
1h 54m$90–110
Sliven to Karlovo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sliven to Karlovo is to train which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sliven to Karlovo is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sliven station to Karlovo station. However, there are services departing from Sliven Central Bus Station and arriving at Karlovo Bus Station via Kazanlak Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sliven and arriving at Karlovo. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Sliven and Karlovo is 147 km. The road distance is 140 km.
The best way to get from Sliven to Karlovo without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $2 - $5.
The train from Sliven to Karlovo takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Sliven to Karlovo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sliven Central Bus Station.
Sliven to Karlovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sliven station.
The best way to get from Sliven to Karlovo is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $2 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Sliven, Bulgaria and Karlovo, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sliven to Karlovo every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Karlovo Bus Station via Kazanlak Bus Station in around 3h.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sliven to Karlovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- 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 Sliven Central Bus Station to Kazanlak Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Kazanlak Bus Station to Karlovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Ekspres Taxi
- Phone
- +359 44 662 010
Evro Taxi
- Phone
- +359 88 888 8156
Group Taxi
- Phone
- +359 88 888 8149
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More Questions & Answers
Sliven to Karlovo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kazanlak Bus Station.
Sliven to Karlovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Karlovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sliven to Karlovo is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Sliven to Karlovo.
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