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 13m.

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 5h 51m 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 996 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 49m and costs €60 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m 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 Ruse Bus, depart from Shumen station.

Where does the Shumen to Athens bus arrive?

Shumen to Athens bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, arrive at Ruse 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.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12692+ hotels available in Athens.

Shumen to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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 Bucharest Otopeni, fly
best
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 31m
€216–429
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shumen to Sofiatrain
2. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain
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 13m
€52–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shumen to Pleventrain 2614 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 82
18h 49m
€62–85
Drive 1,082.4 km
1. Drive from Shumen to Athenscar 1,082.4 km
12h 55m
€197–285
Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Shumen to Varna Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VAR - ATH
5h 51m
€169–372
Train to Sofia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shumen to Sofia Severtrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SOF - ATH
11h 9m
€76–179
Bus
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 4661
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79 / ...
22h 56m
€67–92
Bus via Keşan
1. Take the bus from Shumen to Çorlubus
2. Take the bus from Çorlu to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Athensbus
25h 53m

Shumen to Athens by train and bus

3Weekly Services

18h 49mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shumen to Athens.

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Distance: 996 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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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