There are 3 ways to get from Sofia to Straldzha by train, bus, or car
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Sofia to Straldzha by train
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The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Straldzha is to train which costs $5 - $8 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Straldzha is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Straldzha. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Sliven via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poduyane and arriving at Straldja. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Sofia and Straldzha is 319 km. The road distance is 314.8 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Straldzha without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $5 - $8.
The train from Poduyane to Straldja takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Sofia to Straldzha bus services, operated by Doris Bus, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Straldzha train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Straldzha is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $21 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Straldzha, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Straldja every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Doris Bus operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sliven every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Poduyane to Straldja
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–7
- 1st Class
- $5–8
- Phone
- 0700 1 2222
- Website
- doris-bg.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- doris-bg.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Straldzha bus services, operated by Doris Bus, arrive at Sliven station.
Sofia to Straldzha train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Straldja station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Straldzha is 315 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Sofia to Straldzha.
There are 43+ hotels available in Straldzha.