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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Shumen is to bus which costs $170 - $310 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Shumen is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 46m and costs $230 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Shumen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Shumen station. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Shumen Bus Station via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Tirana and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 18m.

How far is it from Sicily to Shumen?

The distance between Sicily and Shumen is 1498 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Shumen without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 39h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Sicily to Shumen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Shumen bus from?

Sicily to Shumen bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Where does the Sicily to Shumen bus arrive?

Sicily to Shumen bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

What is the time difference between Sicily and Shumen?

Shumen is 1h ahead of Sicily. It is currently 12:39 PM in Sicily and 1:39 PM in Shumen.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 59+ hotels available in Shumen.

Sicily to Shumen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Sicily to Shumen by plane, shuttle, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CIY - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
8h 5m
$261–605
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to SalernoIc
2. Take the bus from Salerno to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Shumen
2d 7h
$153–455
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia MestreFr
4. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia
5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to ShumenRe
39h 7m
Train, bus via Trieste
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Trieste Centrale Station
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
4. Take the train from Sofia Sever to ShumenRe
40h 2m
$220–428
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Station
44h 18m
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CTA - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
7h 46m
$232–494
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Varna Airport (VAR)CTA - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumen
9h 11m
$167–634
Fly Palermo Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)PMO - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Shumen
14h 13m
$239–592
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centrale
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Station
2d
$173–301
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port Of Bari
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrës
5. Drive from Port Of Durres to Shumen
29h 21m
$324–473

Sicily to Shumen by bus

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Distance: 1,498.3 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Shumen, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Shumen Bus Station via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo, Bologna Centrale, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 2d.

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