The average train between Shumen and Blagoevgrad takes 13h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 26m. 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 twice daily between Shumen and Blagoevgrad. The earliest departure is at 3:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shumen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Blagoevgrad at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 55m • 1 change
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16h 55m • 1 change
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10h 26m • 1 change
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16h 55m • 1 change
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10h 26m • 1 change
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16h 55m • 1 change
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10h 26m • 1 change
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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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
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 in around 9h 14m.