How far is Plovdiv from Sliven?

The distance covered from Plovdiv to Sliven is 143 km (89 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Plovdiv to Sliven?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sever, in Plovdiv, and end it at Sliven Bus Station, in Sliven.

Bus from Plovdiv to Sliven starting at $20 | Compare & Save up to 54%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Plovdiv to Sliven on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Plovdiv Bus and Coach Station Sever	2h 45m	4:00am	Sliven Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Sever	3h 5m	4:20pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	1:15am	Plovdiv Bus and Coach Station Sever	2h 45m	4:00am	Sliven Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Sever	3h 5m	4:20pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Sever	3h 30m	1:15pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags

Get from Plovdiv to Sliven

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3h 5mAverage Duration

143 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Plovdiv and Sliven?

Stops in Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Stops in Sliven

A
Sliven Bus Station
bul. "Hadzhi Dimitar" 39-А, 8801 Sliven, Bulgaria
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B
Sliven
ul. "Doctor Mirkovich" 20, 8800 Komluka, Sliven, Bulgaria
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Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $22

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plovdiv to Sliven by bus

How far is Plovdiv from Sliven?
The distance covered from Plovdiv to Sliven is 143 km (89 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Plovdiv to Sliven?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sever, in Plovdiv, and end it at Sliven Bus Station, in Sliven.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$20

11-24

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11-26

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11-27

$20

11-28

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11-29

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The cheapest trip from Plovdiv to Sliven was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Plovdiv to Sliven, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $43 for a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Sliven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-27.