The average train between Shumen and Blagoevgrad takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Shumen to Blagoevgrad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Shumen and Blagoevgrad. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shumen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Blagoevgrad at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Sofia Sever and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shumen to Blagoevgrad. However, there are services departing from Shumen station and arriving at Blagoevgrad station via Sofia Sever. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Shumen to Blagoevgrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Shumen station.
Shumen to Blagoevgrad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Blagoevgrad station.
The distance between Shumen and Blagoevgrad is 342.3 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Shumen to Blagoevgrad via Sofia Sever and Sofia in around 8h 59m.