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

The cheapest way to get from Burgas to Shumen is to train which costs $5 - $13 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burgas to Shumen is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Burgas and Shumen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgas and arriving at Shumen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Burgas and Shumen?

No, there is no direct train from Burgas to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Burgas and arriving at Shumen via Karnobat and Komunari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Burgas to Shumen?

The distance between Burgas and Shumen is 129 km. The road distance is 126.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Burgas to Shumen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $14 - $20.

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

The bus from Burgas to Shumen takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Burgas to Shumen bus from?

Burgas to Shumen bus services, operated by Razgrad Municipality Bus, depart from Burgas station.

Where do I catch the Burgas to Shumen train from?

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

Train or bus from Burgas to Shumen?

The best way to get from Burgas to Shumen is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Burgas to Shumen bus arrive?

Burgas to Shumen bus services, operated by Razgrad Municipality Bus, arrive at Shumen station.

Where does the Burgas to Shumen train arrive?

Burgas to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Karnobat station.

Can I drive from Burgas to Shumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Burgas to Shumen is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Burgas to Shumen.

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

Book your Burgas to Shumen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 59+ hotels available in Shumen.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Burgas to Shumenbus
2h 40m
$14–20
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Burgas to Karnobattrain
2. Take the train from Karnobat to Komunaritrain
3. Take the train from Komunari to Shumentrain
4h 48m
$6–12
Drive 126.8 km
1. Drive from Burgas to Shumencar 126.8 km
1h 57m
$20–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burgas to Shumentaxi 126.8 km
1h 57m
$90–110
Bus via Aytos
1. Take the bus from Aytos to Shumenbus
3h 29m

Burgas to Shumen by bus

21Weekly Buses

2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.9 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Razgrad Municipality Bus operates a bus from Burgas to Shumen once daily. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burgas to Shumen via Karnobat and Komunari in around 4h 48m.

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