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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Shumen is to train and bus which costs $60 - $80 and takes 18h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Shumen is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 5m and costs $170 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Shumen?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Shumen via Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Budapest to Shumen?

The distance between Budapest and Shumen is 1005 km. The road distance is 983.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Shumen without a car is to bus via Bucharest which takes 12h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Budapest to Shumen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Shumen bus from?

Budapest to Shumen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Budapest to Shumen bus arrive?

Budapest to Shumen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Shumen?

Shumen is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 6:46 PM in Budapest and 7:46 PM in Shumen.

Can I drive from Budapest to Shumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Shumen is 984 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Budapest to Shumen.

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

Book your Budapest to Shumen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are eight+ hotels available in Shumen.

Budapest to Shumen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Budapest to Shumen by bus, train, car, plane, 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 via Bucharest
best
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumenbus
12h 23m
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUD - SOF
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Shumentrain
11h 51m
$45–175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumenbus
18h 42m
$62–76
Drive 983.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Shumencar 983.8 km
11h 21m
$172–249
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BUD - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumenshuttle
7h 45m
$251–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București, Autogara Militaribus N910 / ...
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Shumenbus N984
21h 50m
$91–157
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Shumenshuttle
8h 22m
$204–397
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BUD - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumenshuttle
6h 5m
$176–462
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane VIE - VAR
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumenshuttle
8h 34m
$208–453
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Burgas Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane BUD - BOJ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varnashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Shumenshuttle
8h 45m
$238–655

Budapest to Shumen by train and bus

2Weekly Services

18h 42mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,005.1 km
Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Shumen, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Shumen via Bucharest and Buchurest in around 12h 23m.

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