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358 km.
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Shumen, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Shumen

Composite routes from Sofia to Shumen

Cheapest
4 h 31 min
Car
358 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
5h 45m
4 times a day
$8.70–$15.22
+35929311111
+35929311111
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Airlines
Found: 1
Bulgaria Air
Website
Bulgaria Air
Website
50 min
Every day
$54.35–$163.04
Bus operators
Found: 4
Atlas Taxi
Website
Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Website
Doris Bus
Website
Kotel Municipal Transport
Website
Atlas Taxi
Website
1h 30m
On demand
$81.52–$152.17
+359 89 345 5533
+359 89 345 5533
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Website
5h 35m
Every 4 hours
$14.13–$17.39
+359 2 989000
+359 2 989000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Doris Bus
Website
5h 31m
Once daily
$16.27
0700 1 2222
0700 1 2222
Call
Kotel Municipal Transport
Website
6h
Twice daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Shumen is to train which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Shumen is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Shumen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Shumen Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Shumen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Shumen. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Sofia to Shumen?

The distance between Sofia and Shumen is 364 km. The road distance is 440.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Shumen without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $14.13 - $17.39 .

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

The bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Station takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Shumen bus from?

Sofia to Shumen bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Shumen train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Shumen?

The best way to get from Sofia to Shumen is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $14.13 - $17.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Sofia to Shumen bus arrive?

Sofia to Shumen bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Shumen Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Shumen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Shumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Shumen is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Sofia to Shumen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Shumen?

Book your Sofia to Shumen bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

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