Bus Shumen to Istanbul: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Shumen to Istanbul

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Shumen to Istanbul from various bus operators like Huntur, Citylines or Metro Turizm for the next days.

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tomorrow

$46

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

$48

Sunday

$49

Monday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Huntur	10h 0m	3:00 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	1:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Huntur goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/6/2026 3:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/7/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Citylines	10h 30m	8:00 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	6:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/6/2026 8:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/7/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Citylines	11h 0m	3:00 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	2:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/6/2026 3:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/7/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Metro Turizm	10h 30m	8:00 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	6:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Basic	$48	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 8:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Shumen to Istanbul via Varna, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Group Plus Ltd
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Shumen
  Bus Station
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Varna
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- Arda Tur
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Varna
  Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 8:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Metro Bulgaria	10h 30m	8:00 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	6:30 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station		Basic	$49	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 8:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
	Huntur	11h 0m	3:00 PM	Shumen	Bus Station	2:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station		Basic	$54	A Bus from Huntur goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 3:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Shumen to Istanbul via Varna, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Group Plus Ltd
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Shumen
  Bus Station
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Varna
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- Arda Tur
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Varna
  Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 8:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Shumen to Istanbul is $44 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Shumen and Istanbul

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Shumen to Istanbul. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Shumen and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Shumen to Istanbul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Shumen and Istanbul, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Shumen to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Huntur, Citylines and Metro Turizm that travel 4 times every day by bus from Shumen to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Shumen to Istanbul starting from $44!

Cheapest Bus	$44
Fastest Bus	10h 0m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	188.3 miles
Bus Companies	Huntur, Citylines, Metro Turizm and Metro Bulgaria

Cheapest bus connections from Shumen to Istanbul

Every day, 4 buses from 4 bus companies leave Shumen for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$44

Wednesday 05/06

$44

Thursday 05/07

$44

Friday 05/08

$44

Saturday 05/09

$44

Sunday 05/10

$44

Monday 05/11

$44

Tuesday 05/12

$49

Wednesday 05/13

$44

Thursday 05/14

$49

Friday 05/15

$44

Saturday 05/16

$44

Sunday 05/17

$44

Monday 05/18

$44

Tuesday 05/19

$44

Wednesday 05/20

$44

Thursday 05/21

$49

Friday 05/22

$44

Saturday 05/23

$44

Sunday 05/24

$48

Monday 05/25

$44

Tuesday 05/26

$44

Wednesday 05/27

$48

Thursday 05/28

$44

Friday 05/29

$44

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Shumen to Istanbul

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

With a price starting from $44, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Shumen to Istanbul. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Shumen to Istanbul, with $46. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

How to save money travelling from Shumen to Istanbul

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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul, 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 Istanbul are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Shumen and Istanbul

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

Bus Station

Sofiysko Shose

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Shumen to Istanbul

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

FAQs about the Shumen to Istanbul bus

How much does a Shumen Istanbul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $44 and takes 10h 0m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $44 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

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

Every day, the Shumen to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Shumen to Istanbul is offered by Huntur and takes 10h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Shumen to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Shumen starts at 3:00 PM. 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 Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Shumen for Istanbul starts at 8:00 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 Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Shumen to Istanbul, passengers can travel with Huntur, Citylines and Metro Turizm. 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 Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Shumen and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Huntur, Citylines and Metro Turizm.

What can I take with me on the Shumen to Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul on your planned travel date.

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

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

Basic

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

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Shumen and to Istanbul

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