What is the travel distance from Shumen to Sliven?

About 51 miles (82 km) separate Shumen and Sliven.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Shumen to Sliven?

The majority of buses traveling from Shumen to Sliven start their journey at Shumen and wind up at Sliven Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Shumen to Sliven from $39 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Shumen to Sliven on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Shumen	16h 40m	11:50am	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:10pm	Shumen	19h 10m	2:20pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Shumen	22h 20m	5:30pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Shumen	21h 10m	4:20pm	Bus and Coach Station Sliven	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Shumen	1d 8h	4:00am	Sliven Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Shumen to Sliven

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

21h 10mAverage Duration

52 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Shumen and Sliven?

Stops in Shumen

A
Shumen
pl. "Osvobozhdenie" 18, 9700 Shumen, Bulgaria
B
Shumen (Avtogara)
ul. "Kaliakra" 71, 9701 Shumen Center, Shumen, Bulgaria
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C
автобусна спирка Shumen - Madara
bul. "Madara" 31, Shumen, Bulgaria
D
Avtobusna Spirka Shumen
bul. "Madara" 5, 9701 Shumen, Bulgaria

Stops in Sliven

A
Sliven Bus Station
bul. "Hadzhi Dimitar" 39-А, 8801 Sliven, Bulgaria
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B
Sliven
ul. "Doctor Mirkovich" 20, 8800 Komluka, Sliven, Bulgaria
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Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $42

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Shumen to Sliven by bus

What is the travel distance from Shumen to Sliven?
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The cheapest trip from Shumen to Sliven was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Shumen to Sliven, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $40 for a bus ticket from Shumen to Sliven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-23.