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 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 34h 34m.

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 36m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 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 40h 45m.

How far is it from Sumy to Istanbul?

The distance between Sumy and Istanbul is 1938 km. The road distance is 1739.7 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 which takes 34h 34m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 34h 34m 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.

Can I drive from Sumy to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumy to Istanbul is 1740 km. It takes approximately 26h 36m to drive from Sumy to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4237+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Sumy to Istanbul - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sumy to Istanbul by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sumy to Kyiv-Pas.train 779П / ...
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to İstanbul Veznecilerbus
34h 34m
₺3,248–5,103
Drive 1,739.7 km
1. Drive from Sumy to Istanbulcar 1,739.7 km
26h 36m
₺12,106–17,486
Bus via Kyiv
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
40h 45m
₺5,273–7,375
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sumy Bus Station to Poltava Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Poltava Bus station to Dnipro Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dnipro to Varnabus
4. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
42h 51m
₺5,338–6,560

Sumy to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

34h 34mAverage Duration

₺3,248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,937.8 km
Duration: 34h 34m

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 40h 45m.

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