There are 4 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Sliven by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Slivenbus
1h 15m$17–26Train
cheapest- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Zimnitsatrain Ic
- Take the train from Zimnitsa to Sliventrain Re / ...
2h 7m$3–4Drive 69.6 km
- Drive from Stara Zagora to Slivencar 69.6 km
1h 5m$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stara Zagora to Sliventaxi 69.6 km
1h 5m$45–55
Stara Zagora to Sliven by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Sliven is to train which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Sliven is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $11 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Sliven. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Stara Zagora to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Sliven via Zimnitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Stara Zagora and Sliven is 70 km. The road distance is 69.6 km.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Sliven without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $17 - $26.
The bus from Stara Zagora to Sliven takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Stara Zagora to Sliven bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, depart from Stara Zagora station.
Stara Zagora to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Stara Zagora station.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Sliven is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $17 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Sliven, Bulgaria?
Municipality of Stara Zagora operates a bus from Stara Zagora to Sliven hourly. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stara Zagora to Sliven via Zimnitsa in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Stara Zagora to Zimnitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Zimnitsa to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1
- 1st Class
- $1
- Phone
- 042 605 349
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Stara Zagora to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Car Taxi
- Phone
- +359 42 919 283
EH FEES
- Phone
- +359 88 866 6106
Trio Lider
- Phone
- +359899154414
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Booking & Getting There
Stara Zagora to Sliven bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, arrive at Sliven station.
Stara Zagora to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Zimnitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stara Zagora to Sliven is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Stara Zagora to Sliven.
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