Bus and Coach from Shumen to Istanbul: Compare all prices

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 Turizm for the next days.

today

£35

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

£35

Sunday

£36

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Metro Turizm	10h 30m	20:00	Shumen	Bus Station	06:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station		Basic	£35	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 04/05/2026 20:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
	Citylines	11h 0m	15:00	Shumen	Bus Station	02:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station		Basic	£38	A Bus from Citylines goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 04/05/2026 15:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/05/2026 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £38 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	20:00	Shumen	Bus Station	06:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station		Basic	£35	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 09/05/2026 20:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 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 £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Grup Plus
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  05:50
  
  Shumen
  Bus Station
  
  07:00
  
  Varna
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 08/05/2026 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/05/2026 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- Arda Tur
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  Varna
  Central Coach Station
  
  17:30
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 08/05/2026 08:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/05/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save £6

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	20:00	Shumen	Bus Station	06:30	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station		Basic	£36	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 10/05/2026 20:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
	Huntur	11h 0m	15:00	Shumen	Bus Station	02:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station		Basic	£40	A Bus from Huntur goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 10/05/2026 15:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/05/2026 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 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 £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Grup Plus
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  05:50
  
  Shumen
  Bus Station
  
  07:00
  
  Varna
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Station, Shumen (Bulgaria) at 08/05/2026 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/05/2026 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- Arda Tur
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  Varna
  Central Coach Station
  
  17:30
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 08/05/2026 08:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/05/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save £7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Shumen to Istanbul is £33 on 04/05/2026. Flexible travellers 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches 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 Evening, with 6 coaches from Shumen to Istanbul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Shumen and Istanbul, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Shumen to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Citylines, Huntur and Metro Turizm 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 £33!

Cheapest Bus	£33
Fastest Bus	10h 30m
Earliest Coach	15:00
Latest Coach	20:00
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	303.0 km
Coach Companies	Citylines, Huntur, Metro Turizm and Metro Bulgaria

Cheapest coach connections from Shumen to Istanbul

Every day, 3 buses from 4 coach companies leave Shumen for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£33

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

£33

Friday 08/05

£33

Saturday 09/05

£33

Sunday 10/05

£33

Monday 11/05

£33

Tuesday 12/05

£36

Wednesday 13/05

£33

Thursday 14/05

£36

Friday 15/05

£33

Saturday 16/05

£33

Sunday 17/05

£33

Monday 18/05

£33

Tuesday 19/05

£33

Wednesday 20/05

£33

Thursday 21/05

£36

Friday 22/05

£33

Saturday 23/05

£33

Sunday 24/05

£35

Monday 25/05

£33

Tuesday 26/05

£33

Wednesday 27/05

£35

Thursday 28/05

£33

Friday 29/05

£33

Saturday 30/05

£33

Sunday 31/05

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 £33, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Shumen to Istanbul. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Shumen to Istanbul, with £35. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £38.

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 coaches from Shumen to Istanbul are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Shumen and Istanbul

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Shumen and Istanbul.

Bus Station

Sofiysko Shose

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Coach Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Coach Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Coach Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Coach Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Shumen to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Shumen - Istanbul bus trip is available from £33 and takes 10h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Shumen to Istanbul is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £33 to £49. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Shumen - Istanbul route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Shumen to Istanbul is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Istanbul from Shumen take?

The quickest coach from Shumen to Istanbul is provided by Metro Turizm and takes 10h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £35. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Shumen to Istanbul?

The earliest bus to Istanbul departs from Shumen at 15:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Shumen to Istanbul?

The latest bus to Istanbul departs from Shumen at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Shumen - Istanbul route?

Passengers looking to travel from Shumen to Istanbul can travel with Citylines, Huntur and Metro Turizm. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 Turizm.

What can I take with me on the bus to Istanbul from Shumen?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Shumen Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

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!