There are 5 ways to get from Shumen to Burgas by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Shumen to Burgasbus
2h 40m$6–13Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shumen to Komunaritrain Re
- Take the train from Komunari to Karnobattrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Karnobat to Burgastrain Re / ...
4h 50m$3–6Drive 126.6 km
- Drive from Shumen to Burgascar 126.6 km
1h 57m$20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shumen to Burgastaxi 126.6 km
1h 57m$120–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shumen to Aytosbus
- Take the train from Aitos to Burgastrain Re / ...
3h 9m
Shumen to Burgas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shumen to Burgas is to train which costs $3 - $7 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shumen to Burgas is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shumen and arriving at Burgas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Shumen to Burgas. However, there are services departing from Shumen and arriving at Burgas via Komunari and Karnobat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Shumen and Burgas is 129 km. The road distance is 126.6 km.
The best way to get from Shumen to Burgas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $6 - $13.
The bus from Shumen to Burgas takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Shumen to Burgas bus services, operated by Razgrad Municipality Bus, depart from Shumen station.
Shumen to Burgas train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Shumen station.
The best way to get from Shumen to Burgas is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Shumen, Bulgaria and Burgas, Bulgaria?
Razgrad Municipality Bus operates a bus from Shumen to Burgas once daily. Tickets cost $13 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Ruse Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shumen to Burgas via Komunari and Karnobat in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Shumen to Komunari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
Train from Komunari to Karnobat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
Train from Karnobat to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
Train from Aitos to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
- Phone
- (084) 660811
- Website
- razgrad.bg
Bus from Shumen to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- razgrad.bg
Bus from Shumen to Aytos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- razgrad.bg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Eco Taxi
- Phone
- +359 54 800000
Express fees
- Phone
- +359 54 800186
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +359 54 800 800
Tiko Taxi 13
- Phone
- +359 54/800 161
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Booking & Getting There
Shumen to Burgas bus services, operated by Razgrad Municipality Bus, arrive at Burgas station.
Shumen to Burgas train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Komunari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shumen to Burgas is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Shumen to Burgas.
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