The average train between Burgas and Shumen takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Burgas to Shumen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Burgas and Shumen. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burgas is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Shumen at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Karnobat and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burgas to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Burgas station and arriving at Shumen station via Karnobat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Burgas to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Burgas station.
Burgas to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Shumen station.
The distance between Burgas and Shumen is 95.9 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Burgas to Shumen via Karnobat and Komunari in around 5h 5m.