The average train between Sofia and Shumen takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Sofia 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 Sofia and Shumen. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 1:20 PM which arrives into Shumen at 7:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sofia station and arriving at Shumen station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.
Sofia to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Sofia to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Shumen station.
The distance between Sofia and Shumen is 299.6 km. The road distance is 425 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Shumen 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–22 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
