What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Shumen?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Shumen is to bus via Ruse which costs $55 - $95 and takes 25h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Shumen?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Shumen is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 42m and costs $240 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Shumen?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Shumen station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Shumen Bus Station via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.

How far is it from Athens to Shumen?

The distance between Athens and Shumen is 806 km. The road distance is 1083.7 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Shumen without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Shumen without a car is to bus which takes 19h 4m and costs $100 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Shumen?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Athens to Shumen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Shumen bus from?

Athens to Shumen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Shumen bus arrive?

Athens to Shumen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.

Can I drive from Athens to Shumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Shumen is 1084 km. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Athens to Shumen.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 60+ hotels available in Shumen.

Athens to Shumen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Shumen by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)ATH - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumen
7h 47m
$211–451
Bus via Ruse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to Ruse Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Shumen
25h 4m
$57–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Veliko TarnovoN983
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Shumen Bus StationGroup Plus 1697 / ...
19h 4m
$100–136
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolisRe
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrich
4. Take the train from Petrich to Sofia
5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Shumen
20h 26m
$63–98
Drive 1,083.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Shumen1,083.7 km
12h 50m
$228–329
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ATH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
7h 42m
$246–481
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Pleven
2. Take the train from Pleven to Shumen2615 / ...
19h 4m
$87–93
Bus, train via Stara Zagora
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus StationCitylines 80 / ...
2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Shumen4660
22h
$79–107

Athens to Shumen by bus

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19h 4mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Shumen.

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Distance: 806.1 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Shumen, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Athens to Shumen Bus Station via Veliko Tarnovo in around 19h 4m.

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