Budapest to Istanbul by train + bus
This route from Budapest to Istanbul is not by train the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 38h 40m in total, run by FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is bus, at 21h 31m.
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 → Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda
FlixBus - 2trainBucharest → Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €206 | 38h 40m | 2 transfers |
| bus | €138 | 21h 31m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Budapest to Istanbul by train: common questions
How long does Budapest to Istanbul take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 38h 40m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Budapest to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €206. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Budapest to Istanbul?
FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the bus better?
The bus is faster at 21h 31m. It is cheaper too, at €138.
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
Where else this route goes
- Budapest Istanbul train
- Budapest to Istanbul by train
- train ticket Budapest to Istanbul
- how long is the train from Budapest to Istanbul