There are 4 ways to get from Shumen to Stara Zagora 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 Kotelbus
- Take the bus from Kotel to Stara Zagorabus
5h 16mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Shumen to Stara Zagoratrain Ic
5h 18m$4–7Drive 202.4 km
- Drive from Shumen to Stara Zagoracar 202.4 km
2h 47m$33–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shumen to Stara Zagorataxi 202.4 km
2h 47m$110–140
Shumen to Stara Zagora by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shumen to Stara Zagora is to train which costs $4 - $7 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Shumen to Stara Zagora is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Shumen to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from Shumen and arriving at Stara Zagora via Kotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shumen and arriving at Stara Zagora. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Shumen and Stara Zagora is 204 km. The road distance is 202.4 km.
The best way to get from Shumen to Stara Zagora without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Shumen to Stara Zagora, including transfers.
Shumen to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Kotel Municipal Transport, depart from Shumen station.
Shumen to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Shumen station.
The best way to get from Shumen to Stara Zagora is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Shumen, Bulgaria and Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Shumen to Stara Zagora via Kotel in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Shumen to Stara Zagora twice daily. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Shumen to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- 0700 1 2222
- Website
- doris-bg.com
Bus from Kotel to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- doris-bg.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Kotel Municipal Transport, arrive at Kotel station.
Shumen to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shumen to Stara Zagora is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Shumen to Stara Zagora.
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