Rome2Rio

How to get fromSliven to Tiranaby bus, car, train, plane, or night train

Find Transport to Tirana

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Sliven to Tirana by bus, car, train, plane, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sliven to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus bus
    16h 45m
    $69

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sliven to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus bus
    17h 15m
    $57–59

  3. Drive  706.9 km

    1. Drive from Sliven to Tiranacar car 706.9 km
    10h
    $128–185

  4. Train, train to Varna Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sliven to Karnobattrain train
    2. Take the train from Karnobat to Varnatrain train
    3. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane VAR - TIA
    12h 54m
    $165–348

  5. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus Citylines 79
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Tiranëbus bus
    26h 30m
    $83–140

  6. Bus to Istanbul, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane IST - TIA
    12h 19m
    $113–367

  7. Bus to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane SAW - TIA
    12h 43m
    $83–338

  8. Bus, night train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sliven to Veliko Tarnovobus bus
    2. Take the nighttrain from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane OTP - TIA
    10h 1m
    $62–243

Sliven to Tirana by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sliven to Tirana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 754.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Sliven, Bulgaria and Tirana, Albania?

You can take a bus from Sliven to Piramida via Sofia Central Bus Station, Tirana, and Teg in around 16h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There