How far is Shumen from Sofia?

Shumen and Sofia are 186 miles (300 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Shumen to Sofia leave from Shumen and arrive at Serdika. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Saint Nedelja Church, Borisova Gradina, Boyana Waterfall, Boyana Church and Ivan Vazov National Theater.

Bus Shumen to Sofia from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Shumen to Sofia on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15am	Shumen	5h 55m	8:10am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Shumen	5h 5m	7:20am	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Shumen	6h 35m	4:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Shumen	5h 55m	1:05am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Shumen	5h 55m	8:10am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Shumen to Sofia on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15am	Shumen	5h 55m	8:10am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Shumen	5h 5m	7:20am	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Shumen	6h 40m	2:50pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Shumen	5h 55m	1:05am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Shumen	5h 55m	8:10am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Shumen to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

6hAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Shumen and Sofia?

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 Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Shumen to Sofia by bus

How far is Shumen from Sofia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Shumen to Sofia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$22

11/20

$22

Today

$22

11/22

$22

11/23

$22

11/24

$22

11/25

$22

11/26

$22

The cheapest trip from Shumen to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 Shumen to Sofia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $30 for a bus ticket from Shumen to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-22.