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

The cheapest way to get from Balchik to Shumen is to bus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balchik to Shumen is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Balchik and Shumen?

No, there is no direct bus from Balchik to Shumen station. However, there are services departing from Balchik kv. Levski and arriving at Shumen Bus Station via Varna Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Balchik to Shumen?

The distance between Balchik and Shumen is 128 km. The road distance is 128.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Balchik to Shumen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $15 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Balchik to Shumen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balchik to Shumen bus from?

Balchik to Shumen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Balchik Bus Station.

Where does the Balchik to Shumen bus arrive?

Balchik to Shumen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Varna station.

Can I drive from Balchik to Shumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Balchik to Shumen is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Balchik to Shumen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Balchik to Shumen?

Book your Balchik to Shumen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 60+ hotels available in Shumen.

Balchik to Shumen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Balchik to Shumen by bus, shuttle, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varna
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus StationGroup Plus 3532 / ...
3h 4m
$16–22
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Varna
2. Take the train from Varna to Shumen2614 / ...
3h 16m
$93–127
Drive 128.3 km
1. Drive from Balchik to Shumen128.3 km
1h 24m
$21–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balchik to Shumen128.3 km
1h 24m
$80–100
Bus via Balchik Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Balchik Bus Station to Varna984
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus StationGroup Plus 3532 / ...
3h 25m
$18–26

Balchik to Shumen by bus

28Weekly Buses

3h 4mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.3 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Shumen Bus Station via Varna Central Bus Station in around 3h 4m.

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