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

The cheapest way to get from Shumen to Sofia is to train which costs $12 - $22 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shumen to Sofia is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $150 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Shumen and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shumen Bus Station station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Shumen and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shumen and arriving at Sofia Sever. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Shumen to Sofia?

The distance between Shumen and Sofia is 422 km. The road distance is 357.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shumen to Sofia without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $12 - $22.

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

The train from Shumen to Sofia Sever takes 5h 41m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Shumen to Sofia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shumen to Sofia train from?

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

Train or bus from Shumen to Sofia?

The best way to get from Shumen to Sofia is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $12 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $25 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Shumen to Sofia bus arrive?

Shumen to Sofia bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where does the Shumen to Sofia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shumen to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Shumen to Sofia is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Shumen to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shumen to Sofia?

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2114+ hotels available in Sofia.

Shumen to Sofia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Shumen to Sofia by train, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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 Sofia Severtrain 2612 / ...
5h 41m
$12–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Group Plus 3672 / ...
5h 55m
$16–25
Drive 357.5 km
1. Drive from Shumen to Sofiacar 357.5 km
4h 33m
$57–82
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Shumen to Varna Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
4h 13m
$159–328

Shumen to Sofia by train

21Weekly Trains

5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 422.4 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Shumen to Sofia Sever 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–22 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss operates a bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–20 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice daily.

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