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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Shumen
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Shumen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Shumen will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 7 buses that leave Sofia for Shumen every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 300 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Sofia to Shumen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Shumen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 300 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£22 Average Price | £88 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Shumen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Shumen coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 22:30 София, (Sofia) | 5h20 | 03:50 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
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| 0 | 04:00 София, (Sofia) | 6h05 | 10:05 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 07:30 София, (Sofia) | 6h00 | 13:30 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 09:00 София, (Sofia) | 6h00 | 15:00 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 10:30 София, (Sofia) | 5h50 | 16:20 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 13:30 София, (Sofia) | 5h35 | 19:05 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 17:30 София, (Sofia) | 5h34 | 23:04 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Shumen
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Buses from Sofia to Shumen run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 300 km distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 300 km |
Average bus duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 34m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group from Sofia to ShumenYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Shumen with Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sofia to Shumen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Shumen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Shumen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара), located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Shumen
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Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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