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How to get fromBansko to Shumenby bus, train, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Bansko to Shumen by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Shumentrain train 2613 / ...
    10h 9m
    $18–35

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bansko to Septemvritrain train
    2. Take the train from Septemvri to Komunaritrain train
    3. Take the train from Komunari to Shumentrain train
    12h 14m
    $15–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia - Central Bus Station to Razgradbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Razgrad to Shumenbus bus
    11h 8m
    $23–60

  4. Drive 429.8 km

    1. Drive from Bansko to Shumencar car 429.8 km
    5h 30m
    $68–98

  5. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofiabus bus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumenshuttle bus
    7h 40m
    $158–325

  6. Bus via Plovdiv

    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Kotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kotel to Shumenbus bus
    12h 55m

  7. Train via Stara Zagora

    1. Take the train from Bansko to Septemvritrain train
    2. Take the train from Septemvri to Stara Zagoratrain train
    3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Shumentrain train
    13h 45m
    $15–28

Bansko to Shumen by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Bansko to Shumen via Sofia, Sofia - Central Bus Station, and Razgrad in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bansko to Shumen via Septemvri and Komunari in around 12h 14m.

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