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How to get fromIstanbul to Sumyby bus, train, night train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Sumy by bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Sumytrain train 144Л / ...
    34h 52m
    ₴3,177–4,574

  2. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Unghenitrain train 402
    3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train train 351
    4. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Sumytrain train
    46h 29m
    ₴4,269–6,744

  3. Drive 1,816.7 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Sumycar car 1,816.7 km
    27h 47m
    ₴12,076–17,443

  4. Bus, train via İstanbul Esenler bus station

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus bus Gns-04 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Sumytrain train 144Л / ...
    38h 21m
    ₴3,820–5,197

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Poltava Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Poltava Bus station to Sumy Bus Stationbus bus
    39h 56m
    ₴3,797–5,194

Istanbul to Sumy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration34h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₴3,177Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sumy, Ukraine?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Sumy Bus Station via Kyiv Bus station and Poltava Bus station in around 39h 56m.

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