How to Get from Bucharest to Istanbul
Bucharest to Istanbul is 455 km in a straight line.
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 4 bus departures a day with Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay
- First bus at 18:30, last at 23:30
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 17 October 2026.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bucharest to Istanbul: flight, train, bus. The two cities are about 455 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 17 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
455 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €40Checked Nov 5 | 1h 20mFastestFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 23h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 9 | 9hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€40Checked Nov 51h 20m · Flight onlyFastestSee Flight details
- Train€58Our estimate, not a fare we saw23h 10m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 99h · directSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bucharest to Istanbul: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bucharest Henri Coandă → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Cheapest Flight Fare by Month, Bucharest to Istanbul
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €52 | |
| December 2026 | €44 | |
| January 2027 | €40 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Bucharest to Istanbul
Operators on this route: Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay. Published departures from 18:30 to 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusaybus | 4 | 18:30 | 23:30 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 1 | 10:46 | 10:46 |
| FlixBusbus | · | · | · |
All departures Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay
- 18:30
- 18:50
- 22:00
- 23:30
All departures TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 10:46
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. The first row books at 12Go. The other links here open at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 9h€14Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 9.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
Pegasus AirlinesBucharest Henri Coandă-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Bucharest-IstanbulBook →12GoBucharest-IstanbulSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., 12Go.
How the Trip from Bucharest to Istanbul Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 17 October 2026. Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Bucharest to Istanbul, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €50 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
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Bucharest to Istanbul: Common Questions
When is the first bus from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The first bus with Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay leaves at 18:30 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Routavio's timetable check shows 4 bus departures a day with Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay, between 18:30 and 23:30.
When is the first train from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 10:46 and the last at 10:46, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Routavio's timetable check shows 1 train departures a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 10:46 and 10:46.
How far is Istanbul from Bucharest?
About 455 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bucharest to Istanbul?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., 12Go.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., 12Go
Route calculated: 17 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 17 Oct 2026