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

The cheapest way to get from Shumen to Athens is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which costs €50 - €85 and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shumen to Athens is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h and costs €160 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Shumen and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Shumen to Athens. However, there are services departing from Shumen and arriving at Athens via Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.

How far is it from Shumen to Athens?

The distance between Shumen and Athens is 806 km. The road distance is 1082.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shumen to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 48m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Shumen to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shumen to Athens bus from?

Shumen to Athens bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Shumen Bus Station.

Where does the Shumen to Athens bus arrive?

Shumen to Athens bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.

Can I drive from Shumen to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Shumen to Athens is 1082 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Shumen to Athens.

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

Book your Shumen to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12888+ hotels available in Athens.

Shumen to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Shumen to Athens by shuttle, plane, train, bus, or car

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

Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Shumen to Varna Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VAR - ATH
6h
€164–372
Train, bus via Stara Zagora
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shumen to Stara Zagoratrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79 / ...
23h 1m
€37–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shumen to Pleventrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 82
18h 48m
€42–90
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the train from Shumen to Sofiatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serresbus
4. Take the train from Serres to Thessalonikitrain Re
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
20h 55m
€52–84
Drive 1,082.4 km
1. Drive from Shumen to Athenscar 1,082.4 km
12h 55m
€194–280
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Shumen to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
7h 35m
€216–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shumen to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
19h 41m
€73–75
Bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo
1. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus Group Plus 2651 / ...
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Athens Lagoumitzibus N983
20h
€76–139

Shumen to Athens by bus

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20hAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shumen to Athens.

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Distance: 806.3 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Shumen, Bulgaria and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Shumen to Athens via Ruse in around 19h 41m.

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