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Compare train, bus, and flight for Shumen to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Shumen to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $380.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Shumen to Sofia
Compare the available ways to get from Shumen to Sofia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Shumen to Sofia:
A bus is $355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Shumen to Sofia costing on average $380.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47. The journey takes 6h 45m versus 4h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Shumen to Sofia
How to get from Shumen to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Shumen to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:10 PM 5h55 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) 1:05 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:10 PM 5h55 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) 1:05 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FB97410:00 PM 0h50 Varna Airport 10:50 PM Sofia Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:10 AM 6h15 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) 12:25 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers12:45 AM 6h15 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) 7:00 AM Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers2:40 PM 6h20 Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) 9:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:30 AM 0h50 Varna Airport 9:20 AM Sofia Airport $131 1 One-way 0 transfers - FB978
4:30 PM 0h50 Varna Airport 5:20 PM Sofia Airport $171 1 One-way 0 transfers - OS770 · OS779
4:00 PM 7h55 Varna Airport 11:55 PM Sofia Airport $175 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Shumen to Sofia:
A bus is $355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Shumen to Sofia costing on average $380.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shumen and Sofia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Shumen, Avtogara (Шумен, Автогара) and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, tarom, British Airways to go to Sofia by flight.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Sofia by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air, tarom.
- 7 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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