What's the distance between Sliven and Sofia by coach?

The journey from Sliven to Sofia by coach covers an approximate distance of 153 miles (246 km).

What is the best way to go from Sliven to Sofia without a car?

You can reach Sofia from Sliven by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Sliven to Sofia from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sliven to Sofia on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 15m	19:45	Sofia Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:15	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 50m	23:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 28m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:30	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 15m	19:45	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sliven to Sofia on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 21m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 15m	19:45	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 28m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	18:15	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 50m	23:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:00	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 21m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sliven to Sofia on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 21m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 15m	19:45	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 28m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	18:15	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 50m	23:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sliven to Sofia on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 21m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 15m	19:45	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 28m	09:28	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	18:15	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 50m	23:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:00	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 21m	08:21	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:44 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 £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

4h 21mAverage duration

153 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sliven and Sofia?

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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Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

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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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sliven to Sofia

What's the distance between Sliven and Sofia by coach?
The journey from Sliven to Sofia by coach covers an approximate distance of 153 miles (246 km).
What is the best way to go from Sliven to Sofia without a car?
You can reach Sofia from Sliven by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£16

24/11

£16

Today

£15

26/11

£15

27/11

£15

28/11

£15

29/11

£15

30/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Sliven to Sofia was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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 £15 to £17 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 £15, which is on 2025-11-29.

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.