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 Citylines, Huntur or Metro Bulgaria for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| 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 6/20/2026 8:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/21/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| 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 6/21/2026 3:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/22/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| 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 6/21/2026 8:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/22/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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| 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 6/21/2026 3:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/22/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| 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 6/22/2026 8:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| 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 6/23/2026 8:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/24/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| 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 6/24/2026 8:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/25/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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| Huntur | 11h 0m | 3:00 PM | Shumen | Bus Station | 2:00 AM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | Basic | $52 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 6/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| 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 6/25/2026 8:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| 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 6/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/27/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Citylines | 11h 0m | 3:00 PM | Shumen | Bus Station | 2:00 AM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | Economy | $46 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 6/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/27/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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| 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 6/26/2026 8:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Shumen to Istanbul is $46 on 6/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Shumen and Istanbul
Friday
is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Shumen to Istanbul. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Shumen and Istanbul.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from Shumen to Istanbul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Shumen and Istanbul, with 8 offers.
Facts about the bus from Shumen to Istanbul
Compare all providers like Citylines, Huntur and Metro Bulgaria that travel 3 times every day by bus from Shumen to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Shumen to Istanbul starting from $46!
| Cheapest Bus | $46 |
| Fastest Bus | 10h 0m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:00 PM |
| Latest Bus | 8:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 188.3 miles |
| Bus Companies | Citylines, Huntur, Metro Bulgaria and Metro Turizm |
Cheapest bus connections from Shumen to Istanbul
Every day, 3 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 06/20/2026 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
06/14
Monday
06/15
Tuesday
06/16
Wednesday
06/17
Thursday
06/18
Friday
06/19
Saturday
06/20
$54
Sunday
06/21
$48
Monday
06/22
$49
Tuesday
06/23
$49
Wednesday
06/24
$48
Thursday
06/25
$54
Friday
06/26
$50
Saturday
06/27
$50
Sunday
06/28
$47
Monday
06/29
$54
Tuesday
06/30
Wednesday
07/01
$47
Thursday
07/02
Friday
07/03
Saturday
07/04
Sunday
07/05
Monday
07/06
Tuesday
07/07
Wednesday
07/08
Thursday
07/09
Friday
07/10
$54
Saturday
07/11
The cheapest time to travel from Shumen to Istanbul
With a price starting from $46, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Shumen to Istanbul. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.
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.Beloved bus companies from Shumen to Istanbul
These are the most booked bus companies between Shumen to Istanbul from our users.
Metro Turizm from Shumen to Istanbul
Here you will find the key facts about the Metro Turizm bus route Shumen to Istanbul:
| Cheapest Price | $48 |
| Fastest Bus | 10h 30m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:00 PM |
| Last Bus | 8:00 PM |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 5/27/2026 |
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.
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 $46 and takes 11h 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 $46 and $61. 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 3 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 8:00 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 Citylines, Huntur and Metro Bulgaria. 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: Citylines, Huntur and Metro Bulgaria.
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.
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