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There are 5 ways to get from Shumen to Smolyan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shumen to Stara Zagoratrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    11h 44m
    $9–14

  2. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 3672 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Smolyanbus bus
    12h 5m
    $24–34

  3. Drive  358.9 km

    1. Drive from Shumen to Smolyancar car 358.9 km
    4h 59m
    $57–83

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shumen to Smolyantaxi taxi 358.9 km
    4h 59m
    $140–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shumen to Kotelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kotel to Plovdivbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    12h 50m

Shumen to Smolyan by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Shumen, Bulgaria and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Shumen Bus Station to Smolyan via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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