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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bansko to Shumen

Composite routes from Bansko to Shumen

Cheapest
5 h 19 min
Car
455 km.
from $25
Other
9 h 2 min
322 km.
from $63.63
12 h 33 min
321 km.
from $20.12
9 h 33 min
Bus, Train
322 km.
from $39.57
12 h 55 min
322 km.
from $5.43
13 h 57 min
322 km.
from $15.20

Transport providers

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$15.22
Train from Bansko to Septemvri
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.02–$7.61
Train from Septemvri to Komunari
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.78
Train from Komunari to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.82–$1.41
Train from Septemvri to Stara
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.50–$4.13
Train from Stara Zagora to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.61

Airlines

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Varna
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$163.04

Bus operators

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$23.91–$32.61
Bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$23.91–$32.61

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Varna Airport to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$81.52–$152.17

Municipality of Bansko

Phone:
0879230075
Website:
bansko.net/
Bus from Bansko to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss

Phone:
+359 2 989000
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$17.39

Kotel Municipal Transport

Website:
kotel.bg/
Bus from Plovdiv to Kotel
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Bus from Kotel to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bansko to Shumen?

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Shumen is to train which costs $10.33 - $19.57 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bansko to Shumen?

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Shumen is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Shumen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Shumen station. However, there are services departing from Bansko Gondola and arriving at Shumen Bus Station via Sofia - Ovcha Kupel and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Bansko and Shumen?

No, there is no direct train from Bansko to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Shumen via Septemvri and Komunari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Bansko to Shumen?

The distance between Bansko and Shumen is 522 km. The road distance is 455.2 km.

How do I travel from Bansko to Shumen without a car?

The best way to get from Bansko to Shumen without a car is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $38.04 - $50 .

How long does it take to get from Bansko to Shumen?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Bansko to Shumen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Shumen bus from?

Bansko to Shumen bus services, operated by Traventuria, depart from Bansko Gondola station.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Shumen train from?

Bansko to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bansko station.

Train or bus from Bansko to Shumen?

The best way to get from Bansko to Shumen is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $38.04 - $50 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.33 - $19.57 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Bansko to Shumen bus arrive?

Bansko to Shumen bus services, operated by Traventuria, arrive at Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad.

Where does the Bansko to Shumen train arrive?

Bansko to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.

Can I drive from Bansko to Shumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Shumen is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Bansko to Shumen.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 51+ hotels available in Shumen. Prices start at $17.07 per night.
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