What is the distance between Sliven and Sofia?

The distance between Sliven and Sofia is approximately 246 km (153 miles).

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

Buses departing from Sliven Bus Station in Sliven will take you to Serdika in Sofia.

Bus Sliven to Sofia from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sliven to Sofia on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 15m	7:45pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:15pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 50m	11:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 15m	7:45pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sliven to Sofia on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 21m	8:21am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 15m	7:45pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 28m	9:28am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 50m	11:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 21m	8:21am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:11 PM EET.

Get from Sliven to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

4h 21mAverage Duration

246 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Doris

4.5/514 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi4

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Sliven and Sofia?

Stops in Sliven

A - Sliven Bus Station

B - Sliven

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sliven to Sofia by bus

What is the distance between Sliven and Sofia?
The distance between Sliven and Sofia is approximately 246 km (153 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sliven to Sofia?
Buses departing from Sliven Bus Station in Sliven will take you to Serdika in Sofia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$29

11-17

$29

Today

$28

11-19

$28

11-20

$28

11-21

$28

11-22

$28

11-23

$28

The cheapest trip from Sliven to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $31 for a bus ticket from Sliven to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Union Ivkoni, Infobus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.