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Sofia, Bulgaria → Shumen, Bulgaria

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Three ways to Travel from Sofia to Shumen

Composite routes from Sofia to Shumen

Cheapest
4 h 20 min
Car
441 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 6 min
Plane
Other
4 h 20 min
Rideshare
441 km.
from $16.78

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:
$10.11–$17.69

Airlines

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Varna
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.17–$189.50

Bus operators

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:
$94.75–$176.87

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:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.42–$20.21

Doris Bus

Phone:
0700 1 2222
Website:
doris-bg.com/bg/
Bus from Sofia to Kotel
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.91

Kotel Municipal Transport

Website:
kotel.bg/
Bus from Sofia to Kotel
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
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 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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