The cheapest and fastest coaches from Varna to Shumen
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Varna to Shumen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varna to Shumen will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 9 buses that leave Varna for Shumen every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m 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.
11:001h21Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)12:21Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
05:001h10Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)06:10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
18:001h10Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)19:10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
07:001h10Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)08:10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
08:301h15Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)09:45Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
23:301h05Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)00:35Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
05:001h10Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)06:10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
18:001h10Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)19:10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
07:001h10Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)08:10Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
13:301h10Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)14:40Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара)£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Varna to Shumen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Varna to Shumen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 81 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Varna to Shumen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Varna to Shumen coaches for today, Friday 27 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:00 Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк) | 1h35 | 22:35 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:30 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1h05 | 22:35 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1h15 | 00:15 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 28 March | |||||
![]() | 03:00 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1h10 | 04:10 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:00 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1h10 | 06:10 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:30 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1h15 | 07:45 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1h21 | 10:21 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Varna to Shumen
Buses from Varna to Shumen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 81 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 81 km |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Group Plus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Ruse Bus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus from Varna to ShumenYou can travel by bus between Varna to Shumen with Group Plus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Ruse Bus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
FlixBus
Union Ivkoni International
Ruse Bus
Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Union Ivkoni
FAQs: Varna to Shumen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varna 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.

- Group Plus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Group Plus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Group Plus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Group Plus
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Group Plus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Varna and Shumen
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Varna (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Sea View (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 22, 41, 148
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