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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Shumen | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Shumen | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Shumen | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Shumen | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Shumen | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:23 AM EET.
Get from Sofia to Shumen
The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Shumen?
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Cbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
Stops in Shumen
- A
Shumen
pl. "Osvobozhdenie" 18, 9700 Shumen, Bulgaria - Bul. "Kaliakra" 71, 9701 Shumen Center, Shumen, Bulgaria
- C
автобусна спирка Shumen - Madara
bul. "Madara" 31, Shumen, Bulgaria - D
Avtobusna Spirka Shumen
bul. "Madara" 5, 9701 Shumen, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Shumen by bus
What is the travel distance from Sofia to Shumen?
The distance between Sofia and Shumen is around 300 km (186 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sofia to Shumen?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Serdika, in Sofia, and end it at Shumen, in Shumen.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sofia to Shumen was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $31To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Shumen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $31 to $39 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Shumen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-28.
