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How to get fromBansko to Shumenby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Bansko to Shumen by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1665 / ...
    9h 22m
    $45–71

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bansko to Septemvritrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Septemvri to Stara Zagoratrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Shumentrain train Ic
    13h 58m
    $9–15

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Shumentrain train Ic
    10h 10m
    $25–37

  4. Drive 429.8 km

    1. Drive from Bansko to Shumencar car 429.8 km
    5h 19m
    $68–98

  5. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumenshuttle bus
    7h 54m
    $180–329

  6. Bus via Plovdiv

    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Kotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kotel to Shumenbus bus
    12h 55m

Bansko to Shumen by bus and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Shumen, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bansko to Shumen Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bansko to Shumen via Septemvri and Stara Zagora in around 13h 58m.

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