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Three ways to Travel from Shumen to Sliven

Composite routes from Shumen to Sliven

Cheapest
2 h 4 min
Car
136 km.
from $7
Other
2 h 17 min
Bus
150 km.
from €30.07
2 h 4 min
Rideshare
136 km.
from $5.17

Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karnobat Bus Station to Sliven
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.56–$9.48

Ruse Bus

Phone:
+359 82 82 81 51
Email:
Website:
avtogararuse.org/index.cgi
Bus from Shumen to Karnobat
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.58

Kotel Municipal Transport

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

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Shumen to Povelyanovo
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.91–$6.32
Train from Povelyanovo to Sliven
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.41–$5.69

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shumen to Sliven is to train which costs $5.43 - $10.33 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shumen to Sliven is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $19.57 - $30.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Shumen and Sliven?

No, there is no direct bus from Shumen to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Shumen and arriving at Sliven via Kotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Shumen and Sliven?

No, there is no direct train from Shumen to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Shumen and arriving at Sliven via Povelyanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Shumen to Sliven?

The distance between Shumen and Sliven is 133 km. The road distance is 136.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Shumen to Sliven without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Shumen to Sliven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shumen to Sliven bus from?

Shumen to Sliven bus services, operated by Kotel Municipal Transport, depart from Shumen station.

Where do I catch the Shumen to Sliven train from?

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

Train or bus from Shumen to Sliven?

The best way to get from Shumen to Sliven is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.43 - $10.33 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Shumen to Sliven bus arrive?

Shumen to Sliven bus services, operated by Kotel Municipal Transport, arrive at Kotel station.

Where does the Shumen to Sliven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shumen to Sliven?

Yes, the driving distance between Shumen to Sliven is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Shumen to Sliven.

Where can I stay near Sliven?

There are 76+ hotels available in Sliven. Prices start at $15.28 per night.
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