What is the travel distance from Sofia to Shumen?

About 186 miles (300 km) separate Sofia and Shumen.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Sofia to Shumen start their journey at Serdika and wind up at Shumen. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Sofia to Shumen from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Shumen on November 14
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	12:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 20m	5:50am	Shumen	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h	3:30pm	Shumen	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 5m	12:05pm	Shumen	No tags
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:35 PM 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 $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

187 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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Grup Plus

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Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.8

Infobus

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Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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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 traveling from Sofia to Shumen by bus

What is the travel distance from Sofia to Shumen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Shumen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$22

11/11

$22

Today

$22

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$22

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$22

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$22

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$22

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$22

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Shumen was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $22

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 $22 to $29 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 $22 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.