Budapest to Istanbul by bus
Travelling from Budapest to Istanbul by bus takes about 28h 46m, run by ArdaTur. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 15m.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busBudapest → Haskovo
ArdaTur - 2busHaskovo → IstanbulArdaTur
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €112 | 28h 46m | 1 transfer |
| flight | €37 | 2h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Budapest to Istanbul by bus: common questions
How long does Budapest to Istanbul take by bus?
About 28h 46m, 1 transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Budapest to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €112. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Budapest to Istanbul?
ArdaTur. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €37.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 25h 55mfrom €77Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
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