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.

Bus Sofia to Shumen from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Shumen on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h	3:30pm	Shumen	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 34m	1:04am	Shumen	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h	5:00pm	Shumen	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h	3:30pm	Shumen	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	6:20pm	Shumen	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Shumen on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 20m	5:50am	Shumen	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 5m	12:05pm	Shumen	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h	3:30pm	Shumen	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h	5:00pm	Shumen	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	6:20pm	Shumen	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:02 AM EET.

Get from Sofia to Shumen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

301 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Shumen?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Shumen

A - Shumen

B - Shumen (Avtogara)

C - автобусна спирка Shumen - Madara

D - Avtobusna Spirka Shumen

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.

Best price found

11-14

$31

11-15

$31

Today

$31

11-17

$32

11-18

$31

11-19

$31

11-20

$31

11-21

$31

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Shumen was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $31

To 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 2025-11-18.

Usually Infobus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.