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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Stara Zagora to Shumen

Composite routes from Stara Zagora to Shumen

Cheapest
2 h 39 min
Car
231 km.
from $12
Other
5 h
138 km.
from $83.78
5 h 17 min
138 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Stara Zagora to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

Bus operators

Luks Istanbul

Phone:
+90544 210 2535
Website:
luksistanbul.com/
Bus from Stara Zagora Autoscrap to Veliko
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$92.39

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss

Phone:
+359 2 989000
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/bg
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.70

Doris Bus

Phone:
0700 1 2222
Website:
doris-bg.com/bg/
Bus from Stara Zagora to Kotel
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily

Kotel Municipal Transport

Website:
kotel.bg/
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 Stara Zagora to Shumen?

The cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen is to train which costs $5.98 - $10.33 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen?

The fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Stara Zagora and Shumen?

No, there is no direct bus from Stara Zagora to Shumen station. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora Autoscrap and arriving at Shumen Bus Station via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Stara Zagora and Shumen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Shumen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Stara Zagora to Shumen?

The distance between Stara Zagora and Shumen is 246 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.

How do I travel from Stara Zagora to Shumen without a car?

The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen without a car is to bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo which takes 5h and costs $70.65 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stara Zagora to Shumen bus from?

Stara Zagora to Shumen bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, depart from Stara Zagora Autoscrap station.

Where do I catch the Stara Zagora to Shumen train from?

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

Train or bus from Stara Zagora to Shumen?

The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen is to bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo which takes 5h and costs $70.65 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.98 - $10.33 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Stara Zagora to Shumen bus arrive?

Stara Zagora to Shumen bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, arrive at Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL station.

Where does the Stara Zagora to Shumen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stara Zagora to Shumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stara Zagora to Shumen is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Stara Zagora to Shumen.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 52+ hotels available in Shumen. Prices start at $16.60 per night.
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