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Trip Overview

The average train between Shumen and Pleven takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Shumen to Pleven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration
236 km
Distance
$5
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Shumen to Pleven train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Shumen and Pleven. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shumen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Pleven at 2:46 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shumen to Pleven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Shumen to Pleven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Shumen, Bulgaria and Pleven, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Shumen to Pleven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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