Sliven to Sofia Bus

The journey from Sliven to Sofia is a wonderful way of enjoying nature at its beautiful best. The Sliven to Sofia bus gives you this opportunity to go past some wonderful landscapes and hilly areas. The Sliven to Sofia bus distance is about 320 km. The average Sliven to Sofia bus roadway timing is 3 hr 40 min. There may not be any Sliven to Sofia Volvo buses on the route but the buses offer the utmost comfort throughout the journey.

About Sliven

Sliven is a town on the foothills of the Stara Planina mountains, located in the east-central portion of Bulgaria. It is situated on the confluence of the Asenovska and Novoselska rivers. The town hosted the first textile factory in the country which later made way for other industries as well. The place is famous for its Blue Rocks and its mineral springs. Since it is located in the sub-Balkan plain, the climate here is transitional-continental. Both winter and summer are mild here. The autumn season tends to be longer than spring. The region experiences some gusty winds known as Bora.

Bus Boarding Points in Sliven

• Sliven Bus Station

About Sofia

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, used to be an important city during the Roman Empire. The city witnessed several destruction through the wars and other attacks. But now, one can enjoy beautiful gardens and green spaces all around the city, which is surrounded by mountain ranges. Some of the interesting places here are the thermal springs, dams, and mountains. The city has a continental climate. Тhe winters are snowy and cold with minus degrees Celsius and fogs. Summers are warm and toasty. The spring and autumn seasons are not short. The city connects to most other major cities and towns in Bulgaria.

Drop-Off Points in Sofia

• Sofia Central Bus Station (София Централна автогара)

Sliven to Sofia Bus

You can find 5-6 daily buses on the Sliven to Sofia bus route. The buses are available from early morning till evening. There are no night buses operating on this route. According to the Sliven to Sofia bus timing, the earliest bus is at 2.45 am and the last bus is at 6.15 pm. The frequency of buses is more in the early morning hours. Depending on the bus operator, the boarding and drop-off points of the buses vary. There is no RTC bus from Sliven to Sofia since all the buses are by private companies. When you do the Sliven to Sofia online bus ticket booking with redBus, you can see these details and other information about the bus options.

Sliven to Sofia Bus Ticket Price

The Sliven to Sofia bus ticket price varies with the bus options. While one bus company offers the same rate for tickets on all its buses at EUR 16, the other operator, Union Ivkoni has three ticket rates. The lowest Sliven to Sofia ticket price is EUR 14.81 followed by EUR 15.22 and EUR 15.33. At the redBus portal, the Sliven to Sofia online bus booking process does not have any booking charges. You just need to pay the price that you see with the applicable taxes.

Sliven to Sofia Bus Types

When you purchase a Sliven to Sofia bus ticket with redBus, you will be travelling on standard buses with comfortable seats and luggage compartments. Some buses will have entertainment systems too. The seats on the buses will have slight reclination. Moreover, these buses are comfortable enough for the shorter distance between these cities. Due to the proximity of these cities and lack of night services, you will not find any Sliven to Sofia sleeper buses.

Places to Visit in and around Sofia

1. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is an iconic church with golden domes. The cathedral symbolises the liberation of Bulgaria during the Russian- Turkish war and commemorates those who died.
2. Borisova Gradina is a recreational space with cycling tracks, a jogging track, and different plants and monuments all around it. This is the best place to be in the evening.
3. Metro Station Serdika: This metro station doubles as a museum. While you wait for your train to arrive, you may go through the various artefacts stored in glass shelves that line the station.
4. National Palace of Culture: Built to commemorate the 1300-th anniversary of Bulgaria in 1981, this interesting building in the centre of Sofia has multiple spaces and halls and serves as a congress centre and performance, concert and exhibition space.
5. The city garden in front of the National Theater Ivan Vazov is one of the most happening places in the city where people gather to enjoy the nights during summer. During winter, it becomes a market for Christmas with lights all around.
6. Sofia University displays the wonderful and majestic interiors of this historical building. It will be a world of fantasy with wooden creaky doors and marbled halls where various paintings are arranged.
7. Largo is the Independent Square and where the administrative office of the country is situated. These days, you may go underground to see various archaeological excavation sites as well.
8. The former Central Mineral Bath now is the Museum of Sofia where you can see the history of the city spanning thousands of years. The Sofia residents still drink the warm healing mineral water from the fountains outside the museum.
9. Sofia Zoo, located just outside the city, is the oldest zoo in the whole Balkan Penninsula . With over 2000 animals and more than 250 species, this is one of the best places to visit in Sofia.
10. The Boyana Church is at the foot of the Vitosha mountain and, being built in the X century, is one of the oldest churches in Sofia. Known for its XII-XIII century frescoes, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now it is a museum.

Top Bus Operators from Sliven to Sofia

• Citylines (Doris)
• Union Ivkoni 
• Globus S

Why Choose redBus to book Sliven to Sofia Bus?

The redBus portal provides an online bus booking service in Bulgaria. The Sliven to Sofia bus price is unmatched at redBus. Not only are you getting cheaper tickets but will also get different rates. Sliven to Sofia bus booking can be done weeks before or even at a time close to the departure date and time as well.