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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 New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus bus Traventuria 13637 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Shumentrain train Ic
    9h 27m
    $28–43

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bansko to Septemvritrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Septemvri to Komunaritrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Komunari to Shumentrain train Re
    12h 48m
    $16–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus bus Traventuria 13637 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 3505 / ...
    9h 38m
    $18–41

  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 New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus 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
    6h 53m
    $169–329

  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 Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Septemvri to Stara Zagoratrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Shumentrain train Ic
    14h 11m
    $16–30

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Bansko Gondola to Shumen Bus Station via Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad, Sofia - Ovcha Kupel, Sofia, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bansko to Shumen via Septemvri and Komunari in around 12h 48m.

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