Coach Sliven to Sofia from £12

Which bus from Sliven to Sofia is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Sliven to Sofia. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine or Citylines. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£12

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

£13

Sunday

£13

Monday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	14:15	Sliven	Central Bus Station	18:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station		Basic	£12	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 05/05/2026 14:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/05/2026 18:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
	Union Ivkoni	4h 50m	18:15	Sliven	Central Bus Station	23:05	Sofia	Central Coach Station		Basic	£12	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 05/05/2026 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 30m	01:45	Sliven	Central Bus Station	07:15	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	Basic	£13	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 09/05/2026 01:45:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	14:15	Sliven	Central Bus Station	18:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 09/05/2026 14:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/05/2026 18:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Union Ivkoni	4h 50m	18:15	Sliven	Central Bus Station	23:05	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 09/05/2026 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Doris Ukraine	4h 28m	05:00	Sliven	Central Bus Station	09:28	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£17	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 09/05/2026 05:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
Doris Ukraine	4h 15m	15:30	Sliven	Central Bus Station	19:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£17	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 09/05/2026 15:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/05/2026 19:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	14:15	Sliven	Central Bus Station	18:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 10/05/2026 14:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/05/2026 18:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Union Ivkoni	4h 50m	18:15	Sliven	Central Bus Station	23:05	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 10/05/2026 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Union Ivkoni	5h 30m	01:45	Sliven	Central Bus Station	07:15	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£14	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 10/05/2026 01:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Doris Ukraine	4h 28m	05:00	Sliven	Central Bus Station	09:28	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£17	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 10/05/2026 05:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/05/2026 09:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
Doris Ukraine	4h 15m	15:30	Sliven	Central Bus Station	19:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£17	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 10/05/2026 15:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/05/2026 19:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 30m	01:45	Sliven	Central Bus Station	07:15	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	Basic	£13	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 11/05/2026 01:45:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Union Ivkoni	4h 30m	14:15	Sliven	Central Bus Station	18:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 11/05/2026 14:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/05/2026 18:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Union Ivkoni	4h 50m	18:15	Sliven	Central Bus Station	23:05	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 11/05/2026 18:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/05/2026 23:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Doris Ukraine	4h 21m	04:00	Sliven	Central Bus Station	08:21	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£17	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 11/05/2026 04:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
Doris Ukraine	4h 28m	05:00	Sliven	Central Bus Station	09:28	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£17	A Bus from Doris Ukraine goes from Central Bus Station, Sliven (Bulgaria) at 11/05/2026 05:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/05/2026 09:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sliven to Sofia is £12 on 05/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Sliven and Sofia?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Sliven to Sofia. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Sliven to Sofia. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Sliven and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 coaches from Sliven to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sliven and Sofia, with 7 offers.

All facts for Sliven to Sofia bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines that travel daily 7 times by bus from Sliven to Sofia in one click. Book your Sliven to Sofia bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	4h 15m
Earliest Coach	14:15
Latest Coach	18:15
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	245.3 km
Coach Companies	Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Sliven to Sofia?

Every day, 7 buses from 3 coach companies leave Sliven for Sofia. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£13

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£17

Saturday 09/05

£13

Sunday 10/05

£14

Monday 11/05

£17

Tuesday 12/05

£24

Wednesday 13/05

£24

Thursday 14/05

£13

Friday 15/05

£13

Saturday 16/05

£13

Sunday 17/05

£17

Monday 18/05

£13

Tuesday 19/05

£24

Wednesday 20/05

£14

Thursday 21/05

£24

Friday 22/05

£17

Saturday 23/05

£24

Sunday 24/05

£17

Monday 25/05

£24

Tuesday 26/05

£17

Wednesday 27/05

£13

Thursday 28/05

£17

Friday 29/05

£18

Saturday 30/05

£24

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Sliven to Sofia

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

With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sliven to Sofia. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sliven to Sofia, with £12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Sliven to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Sliven to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Sliven to Sofia, 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 coaches from Sliven to Sofia are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Sliven and Sofia

Here is a map with all coach stations in Sliven and Sofia. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central Bus Station

bulevard "Hadzhi Dimitar" 39-А

Central Coach Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Sliven to Sofia

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Sliven to Sofia. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Sliven to Sofia bus

How much does a Sliven Sofia coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sliven Sofia bus trip is available from £12 and takes 4h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £24. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Sofia.

How many connections are available for the Sliven Sofia route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sliven to Sofia is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sofia from Sliven take?

The quickest coach from Sliven to Sofia is provided by Doris Ukraine and takes 4h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sliven to Sofia?

The earliest bus to Sofia departs from Sliven at 14:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Sliven to Sofia?

The latest bus to Sofia departs from Sliven at 18:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Sliven Sofia route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sliven to Sofia can travel with Union Ivkoni, Doris Ukraine and Citylines. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sliven and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Sliven and Sofia 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 bus to Sofia from Sliven?

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 bus for the Sliven Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sliven Sofia 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 travelling 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 Sliven to Sofia on your planned travel date.

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

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

Basic

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

More bus routes to Sliven and to Sofia

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