There are 6 ways to get from Arbanasi to Shipka by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlakbus
- Take the bus from Kazanlak to Shipkabus
3h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlaktrain Ic
4h 39m$3–5Drive 82.6 km
- Drive from Arbanasi to Shipkacar 82.6 km
1h 30m$14–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arbanasi to Shipkataxi 82.6 km
1h 30m$50–65Bus via Gabrovo
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Gabrovobus Route 1800
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Shipkabus
3h 42m$6–9Bus via Помощно училище
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlakbus
4h 18m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arbanasi to Shipka is to train which costs $2 - $6 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Arbanasi to Shipka is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbanasi to Shipka. However, there are services departing from Arbanasi and arriving at Shipka via Veliko Tarnovo and Kazanlak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbanasi to Shipka. However, there are services departing from Veliko Tarnovo and arriving at Kazanlak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Arbanasi and Shipka is 118 km. The road distance is 82.6 km.
The best way to get from Arbanasi to Shipka without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Arbanasi to Shipka, including transfers.
Arbanasi to Shipka bus services, operated by Plovdiv Express - 2000, depart from Veliko Tarnovo station.
Arbanasi to Shipka train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Veliko Tarnovo station.
The best way to get from Arbanasi to Shipka is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Arbanasi, Bulgaria and Shipka, Oblast Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Arbanasi to Shipka via Veliko Tarnovo and Kazanlak in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak twice daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- 0888 211 781
- [email protected]
- Website
- plovdivexpres-2000.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 885 347 723
- Website
- kazanlak-bg.info
Bus from Kazanlak to Shipka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- kazanlak-bg.info
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- kazanlak-bg.info
- Phone
- 042 605 349
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Gabrovo to Shipka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Aleks OK
- Phone
- +359 62 616 16
- Website
- alexok.com
Evro Taxi
- Phone
- +359 87 863 2622
Taxi Milenium
- Phone
- +3596261818
- Website
- mileniumvt.wixsite.com
https://omegataxigorna.com/
- Phone
- +359 878 22 63 63
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Booking & Getting There
Arbanasi to Shipka bus services, operated by Plovdiv Express - 2000, arrive at Kazanlak station.
Arbanasi to Shipka train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kazanlak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbanasi to Shipka is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Arbanasi to Shipka.
There are 357+ hotels available in Shipka.