There are 5 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo
best- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Veliko Tarnovobus
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Shumen Bus Stationbus Group Plus 1697 / ...
4h 44m$14–28Train
cheapest- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Shumentrain Ic
5h 19m$4–7Drive 212.5 km
- Drive from Stara Zagora to Shumencar 212.5 km
2h 37m$34–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stara Zagora to Shumentaxi 212.5 km
2h 37m$120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Kotelbus
- Take the bus from Kotel to Shumenbus
5h 17m
Stara Zagora to Shumen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen is to train which costs $4 - $7 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stara Zagora to Shumen station. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Shumen Bus Station via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Shumen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Stara Zagora and Shumen is 249 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen without a car is to bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo which takes 4h 44m and costs $13 - $28.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen, including transfers.
Stara Zagora to Shumen bus services, operated by Plovdiv Express - 2000, depart from Stara Zagora station.
Stara Zagora to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Stara Zagora station.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Shumen is to bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo which takes 4h 44m and costs $13 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Shumen, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Stara Zagora to Shumen Bus Station via Veliko Tarnovo in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Stara Zagora to Shumen once daily. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Stara Zagora to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- 0888 211 781
- [email protected]
- Website
- plovdivexpres-2000.com
Bus from Stara Zagora to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- plovdivexpres-2000.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Car Taxi
- Phone
- +359 42 919 283
EH FEES
- Phone
- +359 88 866 6106
Trio Lider
- Phone
- +359899154414
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More Questions & Answers
Stara Zagora to Shumen bus services, operated by Plovdiv Express - 2000, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
Stara Zagora to Shumen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Shumen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stara Zagora to Shumen is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Stara Zagora to Shumen.
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