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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Shumen to Sofia from various bus operators like Group Plus Ltd, Grup Plus or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

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tomorrow

$20

Saturday

$20

Sunday

$19

Monday

$20

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	6h 15m	12:45 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Union Ivkoni	5h 55m	7:10 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	1:05 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 7:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	5h 55m	2:15 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 2:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	6h 15m	6:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 6:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/8/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Grup Plus	6h 40m	8:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/8/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	6h 15m	12:45 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Union Ivkoni	5h 55m	7:10 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	1:05 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 7:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	5h 55m	2:15 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 2:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	6h 15m	6:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 6:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Grup Plus	6h 40m	8:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/9/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	6h 15m	12:45 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Union Ivkoni	5h 55m	7:10 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	1:05 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 7:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Group Plus Ltd	5h 55m	2:15 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 2:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Group Plus Ltd	6h 15m	6:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 6:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Group Plus Ltd	6h 40m	8:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	6h 15m	12:45 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/11/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Union Ivkoni	5h 55m	7:10 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	1:05 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/11/2026 7:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	5h 55m	2:15 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/11/2026 2:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/11/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	6h 15m	6:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/11/2026 6:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Grup Plus	6h 40m	8:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/11/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	6h 15m	12:45 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/12/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Union Ivkoni	5h 55m	7:10 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	1:05 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/12/2026 7:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/13/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	5h 55m	2:15 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/12/2026 2:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	6h 15m	6:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/12/2026 6:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Grup Plus	6h 40m	8:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/12/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/12/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	6h 15m	12:45 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/13/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Union Ivkoni	5h 55m	7:10 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	1:05 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/13/2026 7:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/14/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	5h 55m	2:15 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/13/2026 2:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/13/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Grup Plus	6h 15m	6:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/13/2026 6:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/13/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Grup Plus	6h 40m	8:10 AM	Shumen	Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/13/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/13/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Shumen to Sofia is $18 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Shumen and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Shumen and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Shumen to Sofia. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Shumen and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 45 buses from Shumen to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Shumen and Sofia, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Shumen to Sofia

Compare all providers like Group Plus Ltd, Grup Plus and Union Ivkoni that travel 18 times every day by bus from Shumen to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Shumen to Sofia starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Latest Bus	7:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	187.0 miles
Bus Companies	Group Plus Ltd, Grup Plus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Shumen to Sofia

Every day, 18 buses from 3 bus companies leave Shumen for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$29

Saturday 05/09

$20

Sunday 05/10

$20

Monday 05/11

$29

Tuesday 05/12

$29

Wednesday 05/13

$19

Thursday 05/14

$29

Friday 05/15

$29

Saturday 05/16

$19

Sunday 05/17

$20

Monday 05/18

$20

Tuesday 05/19

$20

Wednesday 05/20

$20

Thursday 05/21

$29

Friday 05/22

$29

Saturday 05/23

$29

Sunday 05/24

$29

Monday 05/25

$20

Tuesday 05/26

$20

Wednesday 05/27

$29

Thursday 05/28

$20

Friday 05/29

$20

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Shumen to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Shumen to Sofia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Shumen to Sofia. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Shumen to Sofia, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Shumen to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Shumen to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Shumen to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Shumen to Sofia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Shumen and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Shumen and Sofia.

Bus Station

Sofiysko Shose

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Shumen to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Shumen to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Shumen to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Shumen to Sofia bus

How much does a Shumen Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 6h 15m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Shumen to Sofia?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $29. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Shumen to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Shumen to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Shumen to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Shumen to Sofia is offered by Grup Plus and takes 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Shumen to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Shumen starts at 12:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Shumen to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Shumen for Sofia starts at 7:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Shumen Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Shumen to Sofia, passengers can travel with Group Plus Ltd, Grup Plus and Union Ivkoni. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Shumen and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Shumen and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Group Plus Ltd, Grup Plus and Union Ivkoni.

What can I take with me on the Shumen to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Shumen Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Shumen Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Shumen to Sofia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Shumen to Sofia?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Shumen to Sofia

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

More bus routes to Shumen and to Sofia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Shumen and to Sofia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!