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

The cheapest way to get from Shumen to Plovdiv is to train which costs $10 - $20 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shumen to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Shumen and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Shumen to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Shumen and arriving at Plovdiv via Kotel and Stara Zagora Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Shumen and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Shumen to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Shumen and arriving at Plovdiv via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Shumen to Plovdiv?

The distance between Shumen and Plovdiv is 373 km. The road distance is 285.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shumen to Plovdiv without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $10 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Shumen to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shumen to Plovdiv bus from?

Shumen to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Kotel Municipal Transport, depart from Shumen station.

Where do I catch the Shumen to Plovdiv train from?

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

Train or bus from Shumen to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Shumen to Plovdiv is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $10 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Shumen to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Shumen to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Kotel Municipal Transport, arrive at Kotel station.

Where does the Shumen to Plovdiv train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shumen to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Shumen to Plovdiv is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Shumen to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 775+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shumen to Stara Zagoratrain 4661
2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain 8632 / ...
7h 55m
$10–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shumen to Kotelbus
2. Take the bus from Kotel to Stara Zagorabus
3. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Bus Station to Plovdivbus
8h 14m
Drive 285.5 km
1. Drive from Shumen to Plovdivcar 285.5 km
3h 15m
$45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shumen to Stara Zagoratrain 4661
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Plovdivbus
8h 31m
$10–20

Shumen to Plovdiv by train

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Map of how to get from Shumen to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 373 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Shumen to Plovdiv via Stara Zagora in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shumen to Plovdiv via Kotel, Stara Zagora, and Stara Zagora Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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