What is the cheapest way to get from Sumy to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Sumy to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.700 ₺ and takes 35h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sumy to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Sumy to Istanbul is to drive which takes 26h 37m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sumy and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sumy station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Sumy Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Poltava and Kyiv Central Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 45m.

How far is it from Sumy to Istanbul?

The distance between Sumy and Istanbul is 2032 km. The road distance is 1739.6 km.

How do I travel from Sumy to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Sumy to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Chișinău which takes 32h 39m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Sumy to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 32h 39m to get from Sumy to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sumy to Istanbul bus from?

Sumy to Istanbul bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, depart from Sumy Bus Station.

Where does the Sumy to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sumy to Istanbul bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, arrive at Poltava Bus station.

What is the time difference between Sumy and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Sumy. It is currently 7:15 AM in Sumy and 8:15 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Sumy to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumy to Istanbul is 1740 km. It takes approximately 26h 37m to drive from Sumy to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4209+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Sumy to Istanbul - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Chișinău
best
1. Take the train from Sumy to Kyiv-Pas.train
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Chişinău Northern Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbulbus
32h 39m
₺3,943–6,690
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sumy to Khmelnytskyitrain 143О
2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Bus Station 2 to Istanbul Kemal Pasabus
35h 41m
₺3,270–4,701
Drive 1,739.6 km
1. Drive from Sumy to Istanbulcar 1,739.6 km
26h 37m
₺11,872–17,148
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sumy to Kyiv-Pas.train 779П / ...
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus Gns-03 / ...
35h 24m
₺3,643–5,390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sumy Bus Station to Poltava Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Poltava to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
39h 45m
₺4,768–7,167

Sumy to Istanbul by train and bus

4Weekly Services

35h 41mAverage Duration

₺3,270Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,032.1 km
Duration: 32h 39m

What companies run services between Sumy, Ukraine and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Sumy Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Poltava and Kyiv Central Bus station in around 39h 45m.

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