How far is Sliven from Sofia by coach?

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

Is there a way to reach Sliven from Sofia without a car?

You can reach Sliven from Sofia by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Sofia to Sliven from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Sliven on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 30m	04:00	Sliven Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Sofia to Sliven on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 19m	18:49	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 50m	11:50	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	17:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 20m	21:20	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	11:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 26m	15:26	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	11h 15m	18:15	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Sliven on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 26m	15:26	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 19m	18:49	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	11h 15m	18:15	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 50m	11:50	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	08:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	10h 15m	18:15	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Sliven on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 26m	15:26	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 19m	18:49	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 50m	11:50	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	11:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 26m	15:26	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	10:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 20m	14:20	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:29 EET.

Get from Sofia to Sliven

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

4h 26mAverage duration

153 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Sliven?

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

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 Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Union Ivkoni Sofia Sliven recent customer reviews

The bus was on time, clean and operator friendly. I was a little hesitate on taking the bus, but was pleasantly surprised. The stops were well placed and enough time to use the restroom, stretch the legs and get a snack.

Tonya D.

3 September 2019

Excellent buses and staff, the stations are unwelcoming and smelly

Violeta K.

25 May 2022

Alles ist sehr gut, vielen Dank

Yosif D.

10 February 2020

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Doris

4.5/514 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sofia to Sliven

How far is Sliven from Sofia by coach?
The journey from Sofia to Sliven by coach covers an approximate distance of 153 miles (246 km).
Is there a way to reach Sliven from Sofia without a car?
You can reach Sliven from Sofia by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£16

26/11

£16

Today

£15

28/11

£15

29/11

£15

30/11

£15

01/12

£15

02/12

£15

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Sliven was searched and found on 1 Dec 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 Sofia to Sliven as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £25 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Sliven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-01.

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.