4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Shumen
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Shumen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Shumen will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 3 buses that leave Sofia for Shumen on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 300 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Sofia to Shumen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Shumen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 300 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price | €96 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Shumen bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4:00 AM София, (Sofia) | 6h05 | 10:05 AM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 7:30 AM София, (Sofia) | 6h00 | 1:30 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 9:00 AM София, (Sofia) | 6h00 | 3:00 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 10:30 AM София, (Sofia) | 5h50 | 4:20 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 1:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 5h35 | 7:05 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 5h34 | 11:04 PM Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Shumen
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Distance 300 km |
Average bus duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 34m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group from Sofia to ShumenYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Shumen with Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
Union Ivkoni
ETAP Group
FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Shumen
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара), located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular bus stations from Sofia to Shumen
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WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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