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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Shumen is to night train and train which costs $10 - $19 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Shumen is to shuttle which takes 2h 43m and costs $170 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Shumen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel and arriving at Shumen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Shumen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Shumen via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Shumen?

The distance between Bucharest and Shumen is 182 km. The road distance is 186.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Shumen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $16 - $26.

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

The bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumen takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Shumen bus from?

Bucharest to Shumen bus services, operated by PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., depart from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Shumen train from?

Bucharest to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Shumen bus arrive?

Bucharest to Shumen bus services, operated by PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., arrive at Shumen station.

Where does the Bucharest to Shumen train arrive?

Bucharest to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Shumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Shumen is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Bucharest to Shumen.

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

Book your Bucharest to Shumen bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 60+ hotels available in Shumen.

Bucharest to Shumen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Shumen by bus, night train, train, car, or shuttle

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to ShumenPegasus 37 / ...
3h 15m
$16–26
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna OryahovitsaBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Shumen2601 / ...
4h 49m
$11–19
Drive 186.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Shumen186.1 km
2h 54m
$30–43
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Shumen
2h 43m
$170–280

Bucharest to Shumen by bus

30Weekly Buses

3h 15mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.6 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Shumen, Bulgaria?

PEGASUS GROUP Ltd. operates a bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumen 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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