The average train between Sliven and Shumen takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Sliven 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 Sliven and Shumen. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sliven is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Shumen at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Zimnitsa and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sliven to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Sliven station and arriving at Shumen station via Komunari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Sliven to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Zimnitsa station.
Sliven to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Shumen station.
The distance between Sliven and Shumen is 81 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Sliven to Shumen via Zimnitsa and Komunari in around 4h 52m.
