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

The cheapest way to get from Shumen to Pleven is to train which costs $7 - $13 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shumen to Pleven is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $7 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Shumen and Pleven?

No, there is no direct bus from Shumen station to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Shumen Bus Station and arriving at Pleven via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Shumen and Pleven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shumen and arriving at Pleven. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Shumen to Pleven?

The distance between Shumen and Pleven is 236 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shumen to Pleven without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $7 - $13.

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

The train from Shumen to Pleven takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Shumen to Pleven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shumen to Pleven train from?

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

Train or bus from Shumen to Pleven?

The best way to get from Shumen to Pleven is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $20 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Shumen to Pleven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shumen to Pleven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shumen to Pleven?

Yes, the driving distance between Shumen to Pleven is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Shumen to Pleven.

Where can I stay near Pleven?

There are 66+ hotels available in Pleven.

Shumen to Pleven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Shumen to Pleven by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shumen to Pleven2614 / ...
2h 59m
$7–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Veliko TarnovoGroup Plus 3532 / ...
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Pleven
5h 20m
$16–19
Drive 217.5 km
1. Drive from Shumen to Pleven217.5 km
3h 5m
$35–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shumen to Pleven217.5 km
3h 5m
$140–170

Shumen to Pleven by train

28Weekly Trains

2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.4 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Shumen to Pleven 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shumen Bus Station to Pleven via Veliko Tarnovo in around 5h 20m.

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