The cheapest and fastest buses from Shumen to Varna
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Shumen to Varna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shumen to Varna will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 10 buses that leave Shumen for Varna on Fri, Jun 19, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:50 AM1h10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)7:00 AMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
12:20 PM1h10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)1:30 PMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM1h35Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)6:05 PMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
9:05 PM1h10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)10:15 PMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
10:45 PM1h25Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)12:10 AMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
1:05 AM0h55Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)2:00 AMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
3:00 AM1h00Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)4:00 AMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
5:50 AM1h10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)7:00 AMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
12:20 PM1h10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)1:30 PMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
9:05 PM1h10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)10:15 PMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)€71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Shumen to Varna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Shumen to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 81 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€7 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Shumen to Varna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Shumen to Varna buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:05 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 1h10 | 10:15 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 1h25 | 12:10 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
![]() | 1:05 AM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0h55 | 2:00 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 1h00 | 4:00 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 1h15 | 4:15 AM Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 1h10 | 7:00 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 1h10 | 1:30 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 1h10 | 4:40 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 1h35 | 6:05 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 1h10 | 7:30 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Shumen to Varna
Buses from Shumen to Varna run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 81 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 81 km |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Group Plus, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, FlixBus from Shumen to VarnaYou can travel by bus between Shumen to Varna with Group Plus, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, FlixBus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
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FAQs: Bus from Shumen to Varna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shumen to Varna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Varna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Group Plus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Group Plus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Group Plus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Group Plus
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Group Plus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Shumen to Varna
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Varna (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Sea View (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 14, 22, 41, 148
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