Bus Sofia to Sliven: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Sliven

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Sliven from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine or Citylines for the next days.

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Friday

$18

Saturday

$17

Sunday

$16

Monday

$17

Tuesday

$17

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	4h 20m	8:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Sliven	Central Bus Station		Basic	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 4/29/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/30/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
	Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	11:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:00 AM	Sliven	Central Bus Station		Basic	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 4/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/30/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	4h 20m	8:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Sliven	Central Bus Station		Basic	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 4/30/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/1/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
	Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	11:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:00 AM	Sliven	Central Bus Station		Basic	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 4/30/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/1/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 20m	8:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/1/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/2/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	11:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:00 AM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/1/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/2/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Citylines	4h 26m	11:00 AM	Sofia	pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop	3:26 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Citylines goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/1/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/1/2026 3:26:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
Citylines	4h 19m	2:30 PM	Sofia	pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop	6:49 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Citylines goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/1/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/1/2026 6:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
Citylines	4h 20m	5:00 PM	Sofia	pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop	9:20 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Citylines goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/1/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/1/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 20m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:20 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/2/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/2/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Union Ivkoni	4h 20m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/2/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/2/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/2/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/2/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Doris Ukraine	4h 26m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:26 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/2/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/2/2026 3:26:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
Doris Ukraine	4h 19m	2:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:49 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/2/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/2/2026 6:49:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 20m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/3/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/3/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Union Ivkoni	5h 20m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:20 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/3/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/3/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/3/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/3/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Citylines	4h 26m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:26 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/3/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/3/2026 3:26:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
Citylines	4h 19m	2:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:49 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/3/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/3/2026 6:49:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 20m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:20 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/4/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/4/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Union Ivkoni	4h 20m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/4/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/4/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/4/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/4/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Doris Ukraine	4h 26m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:26 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$24	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/4/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/4/2026 3:26:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
Doris Ukraine	4h 19m	2:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:49 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$24	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/4/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/4/2026 6:49:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 20m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:20 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/5/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/5/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Union Ivkoni	4h 20m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/5/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/5/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	1:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$18	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/5/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/5/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Doris Ukraine	4h 26m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:26 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$24	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/5/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/5/2026 3:26:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
Doris Ukraine	4h 19m	2:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:49 PM	Sliven	Central Bus Station	Basic	$24	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 5/5/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/5/2026 6:49:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sofia to Sliven is $16 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Sliven

See here how frequent the connections between Sofia and Sliven are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Sofia to Sliven. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sofia and Sliven.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from Sofia to Sliven, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Sliven, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Sliven

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines that travel 7 times every day by bus from Sofia to Sliven in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Sliven starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	4h 19m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	152.5 miles
Bus Companies	Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Sliven

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Sofia for Sliven: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

$18

Thursday 04/30

$23

Friday 05/01

$33

Saturday 05/02

$33

Sunday 05/03

$16

Monday 05/04

$18

Tuesday 05/05

$23

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

$19

Friday 05/08

$16

Saturday 05/09

$33

Sunday 05/10

$18

Monday 05/11

$33

Tuesday 05/12

$33

Wednesday 05/13

$33

Thursday 05/14

$23

Friday 05/15

$18

Saturday 05/16

$33

Sunday 05/17

$23

Monday 05/18

$17

Tuesday 05/19

$23

Wednesday 05/20

$33

Thursday 05/21

$18

Friday 05/22

$16

Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Sliven

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sofia to Sliven, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Sliven. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Sliven, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Sliven

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Sofia to Sliven in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sofia to Sliven, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Sofia to Sliven are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Sliven

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Sofia and Sliven.

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Central Bus Station

bulevard "Hadzhi Dimitar" 39-А

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Sliven

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Sofia to Sliven? Or which bus companies serve the route Sofia to Sliven? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Sofia to Sliven bus

How much does a Sofia Sliven bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 5h 20m to reach Sliven. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Sofia to Sliven?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $33. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sliven.

On average, how many connections are available from Sofia to Sliven each day?

Every day, the Sofia to Sliven bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Sofia to Sliven take?

The fastest bus from Sofia to Sliven is offered by Citylines and takes 4h 19m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Sliven?

The earliest bus arriving in Sliven from Sofia starts at 8:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Sofia to Sliven?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Sliven starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Sofia Sliven route?

When traveling by bus from Sofia to Sliven, passengers can travel with Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Sliven?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Sliven by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines.

What can I take with me on the Sofia to Sliven bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Sofia Sliven bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sofia Sliven bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sofia to Sliven on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sofia to Sliven?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sofia to Sliven

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Sofia and to Sliven

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sofia and to Sliven. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!