The average train between Silistra and Shumen takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Silistra to Shumen. 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 Silistra and Shumen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Silistra is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Shumen at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Samuil and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Silistra to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Silistra station and arriving at Shumen station via Samuil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Silistra to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Silistra station.
Silistra to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kaspichan station.
The distance between Silistra and Shumen is 98 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Silistra to Shumen via Samuil and Kaspichan in around 5h 17m.