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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Shumen is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Shumen is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Shumen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varna and arriving at Shumen. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Varna and Shumen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varna and arriving at Shumen. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Varna to Shumen?

The distance between Varna and Shumen is 87 km. The road distance is 89.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Shumen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $4 - $7.

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

The bus from Varna to Shumen takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Varna to Shumen bus from?

Varna to Shumen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Varna station.

Where do I catch the Varna to Shumen train from?

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

Train or bus from Varna to Shumen?

The best way to get from Varna to Shumen is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Varna to Shumen bus arrive?

Varna to Shumen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shumen station.

Where does the Varna to Shumen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Varna to Shumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Shumen is 90 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Varna to Shumen.

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

Book your Varna to Shumen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 64+ hotels available in Shumen.

Varna to Shumen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Varna to Shumen by bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Varna to Shumen by bus

23Weekly Buses

1h 10mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.9 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Varna to Shumen once daily. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Ruse Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Shumen every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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