What is the distance between Sliven and Sofia?

Sliven and Sofia are 153 miles (246 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sliven to Sofia?

If you're headed to Sofia from Sliven, chances are that your bus will depart from Sliven Bus Station and arrive at Serdika. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Statue of Slaveikovs, National Opera and Ballet, Boyana Church, Food Tour and Mount Vitosha.

Bus Sliven to Sofia from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sliven to Sofia on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:15pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 50m	11:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sliven to Sofia on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	4h 50m	11:05pm	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

Next departures for Sliven to Sofia on November 24
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

Next departures for Sliven to Sofia on November 26
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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:20 AM 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 $21, 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
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

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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 traveling from Sliven to Sofia by bus

What is the distance between Sliven and Sofia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sliven to Sofia?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/20

$19

11/21

$20

Today

$20

11/23

$20

11/24

$19

11/25

$19

11/26

$19

11/27

$20

The cheapest trip from Sliven to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $21 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 $19 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Infobus, Union Ivkoni 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.