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How to get fromShumen to Smolyanby train, bus, car, shuttle or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Shumen to Smolyan by train, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo

    best
    1. Take the train from Shumen to Veliko Tarnovotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdivbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    11h 25m
    $27–30

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shumen to Stara Zagoratrain train
    2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    11h 55m
    $21–30

  3. Drive 358.3 km

    1. Drive from Shumen to Smolyancar car 358.3 km
    4h 55m
    $57–82

  4. Shuttle, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Shumen to Varna Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    3. Take the bus from Sofia to Smolyanbus bus
    9h 53m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shumen to Kotelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kotel to Plovdivbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    12h 55m

Shumen to Smolyan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Shumen, Bulgaria and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Shumen to Smolyan via Kotel and Plovdiv in around 12h 55m.

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