There are 4 ways to get from Sliven to Silistra by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sliven to Veliko Tarnovobus
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Silistra Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
6h 23m$16–26Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sliven to Povelyanovotrain Ic
- Take the train from Povelyanovo to Samuiltrain Ic
- Take the train from Samuil to Silistratrain Re / ...
9h 4m$5–11Drive 248.3 km
- Drive from Sliven to Silistracar 248.3 km
3h 41m$40–57Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Sliven to Kotelbus
- Take the bus from Kotel to Shumenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Silistrabus
7h 49m
Sliven to Silistra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sliven to Silistra is to train which costs $5 - $11 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sliven to Silistra is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Sliven to Silistra station. However, there are services departing from Sliven and arriving at Silistra Bus Station via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Sliven to Silistra. However, there are services departing from Sliven and arriving at Silistra via Povelyanovo and Samuil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Sliven and Silistra is 335 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.
The best way to get from Sliven to Silistra without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $15 - $26.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Sliven to Silistra, including transfers.
Sliven to Silistra bus services, operated by Aleks ОK, depart from Sliven station.
Sliven to Silistra train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sliven station.
The best way to get from Sliven to Silistra is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $15 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Sliven, Bulgaria and Silistra, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Sliven to Silistra Bus Station via Veliko Tarnovo and Veliko Tarnovo in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sliven to Silistra via Povelyanovo and Samuil in around 9h 4m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sliven to Povelyanovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Povelyanovo to Samuil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $1–2
Train from Samuil to Silistra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $1–3
- Phone
- +359 62 60 22 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alexok.com
Bus from Sliven to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- alexok.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sliven to Silistra bus services, operated by Aleks ОK, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
Sliven to Silistra train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Povelyanovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sliven to Silistra is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Sliven to Silistra.
There are 40+ hotels available in Silistra.