Which bus from Istanbul to Shumen is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Istanbul to Shumen. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Metro Bulgaria, Huntur or Citylines. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Huntur | 9h 30m | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 03:30 | Shumen | Bus Station | Basic | £34 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 05/05/2026 18:00:00 to Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/05/2026 03:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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| Metro Turizm | 10h 20m | 19:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 05:50 | Shumen | Bus Station | Basic | £35 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 05/05/2026 19:30:00 to Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/05/2026 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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| Citylines | 9h 30m | 17:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 03:00 | Shumen | Bus Station | Basic | £38 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 05/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/05/2026 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 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 Bulgaria | 10h 20m | 19:30 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | 05:50 | Shumen | Bus Station | Basic | £36 |
A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 08/05/2026 19:30:00 to Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/05/2026 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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Arda Tur11h 10m019:00IstanbulEsenler Coach Station02:20VarnaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 07/05/2026 19:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/05/2026 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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Group Plus Ltd1h 10m005:00VarnaCentral Coach Station06:10ShumenBus Station0BasicA Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 08/05/2026 05:00:00 to Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Waiting Time 2h 40m -
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Metro Bulgaria | 10h 20m | 19:30 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | 05:50 | Shumen | Bus Station | Basic | £36 |
A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 10/05/2026 19:30:00 to Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/05/2026 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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Arda Tur11h 10m019:00IstanbulEsenler Coach Station02:20VarnaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 07/05/2026 19:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/05/2026 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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Group Plus Ltd1h 10m005:00VarnaCentral Coach Station06:10ShumenBus Station0BasicA Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 08/05/2026 05:00:00 to Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Waiting Time 2h 40m -
Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Istanbul to Shumen is £33 on 04/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
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All facts for Istanbul to Shumen bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Metro Bulgaria, Huntur and Citylines that travel daily 3 times by bus from Istanbul to Shumen in one click. Book your Istanbul to Shumen bus ticket starting from £33!
| Cheapest Bus | £33 |
| Fastest Bus | 9h 30m |
| Earliest Coach | 17:30 |
| Latest Coach | 19:30 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 303.0 km |
| Coach Companies | Metro Bulgaria, Huntur, Citylines and Metro Turizm |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Istanbul to Shumen?
Every day, 3 buses from 4 coach companies leave Istanbul for Shumen. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Shumen
How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Shumen
Book the ticket from Istanbul to Shumen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Istanbul to Shumen, 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 coaches from Istanbul to Shumen are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Shumen
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