There are 5 ways to get from Shumen to Velingrad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shumen to Stara Zagoratrain Ic
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Septemvritrain Ic
11h 15m$9–13Bus via Sofia
- Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia to Pazardzhikbus
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Velingradbus
12h 2mDrive 364.1 km
- Drive from Shumen to Velingradcar 364.1 km
4h 16m$60–86Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shumen to Velingradtaxi 364.1 km
4h 16m$140–180Bus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Kotelbus
- Take the bus from Kotel to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Velingradbus
13h 19m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shumen to Velingrad is to train which costs $9 - $14 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shumen to Velingrad is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Shumen station to Velingrad. However, there are services departing from Shumen Bus Station and arriving at Velingrad via Sofia and Pazardzhik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Shumen to Velingrad. However, there are services departing from Shumen and arriving at Septemvri via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Shumen and Velingrad is 461 km. The road distance is 364.1 km.
The best way to get from Shumen to Velingrad without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs $9 - $14.
It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Shumen to Velingrad, including transfers.
Shumen to Velingrad bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Shumen Bus Station.
Shumen to Velingrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Shumen station.
The best way to get from Shumen to Velingrad is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs $9 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Shumen, Bulgaria and Velingrad, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Shumen to Velingrad via Stara Zagora, Septemvri, Septemvri, and Vetren dol in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shumen Bus Station to Velingrad via Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia, and Pazardzhik in around 12h 2m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Shumen to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
Train from Stara Zagora to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–3
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- support.eu@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- office@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 0878558226
- Website
- devin.bg
Bus from Sofia to Pazardzhik
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- devin.bg
- Website
- planinite.info
Bus from Pazardzhik to Velingrad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- planinite.info
Bus from Pazardzhik to Velingrad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- planinite.info
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Eco Taxi
- Phone
- +359 54 800000
Express fees
- Phone
- +359 54 800186
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +359 54 800 800
Tiko Taxi 13
- Phone
- +359 54/800 161
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Booking & Getting There
Shumen to Velingrad bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Shumen to Velingrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shumen to Velingrad is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Shumen to Velingrad.
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