The average train between Plovdiv and Shumen takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Plovdiv 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 twice daily between Plovdiv and Shumen. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 1:09 PM which arrives into Shumen at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv station and arriving at Shumen station via Komunari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Plovdiv to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Shumen station.
The distance between Plovdiv and Shumen is 216.9 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Plovdiv to Shumen via Komunari in around 6h 37m.
