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 21h 11m.

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 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Shumen and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Shumen station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Shumen Bus Station and arriving at Athens Lagoumitzi via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

How far is it from Shumen to Athens?

The distance between Shumen and Athens is 806 km. The road distance is 1082.3 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 €60 - €90.

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?

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Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12942+ 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
€164–382
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
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
21h 11m
€51–84
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
€62–85
Drive 1,082.3 km
1. Drive from Shumen to Athenscar 1,082.3 km
12h 55m
€196–282
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 40m
€216–409
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus Group Plus 3532 / ...
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Athens Lagoumitzibus N983
19h 20m
€76–129
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Shumen to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
19h 41m
€73–75
Train, bus via Stara Zagora
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
€67–92

Shumen to Athens by bus

5Weekly Buses

19h 20mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shumen to Athens.

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Distance: 806.2 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Shumen Bus Station to Athens Lagoumitzi via Veliko Tarnovo in around 19h 20m.

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