How to get from Bucharest to Istanbul
- 455 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 11h 10m
- 1 train departures a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bucharest to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 455 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 22, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
455 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €58Reading date not recorded | 23h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 11h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€58Reading date not recorded23h 10m · directSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Sep 2511h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bucharest to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bucharest → İstanbul Esenler Otogarıbus
FlixBus·11h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Bucharest to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€46Departures from Bucharest to Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:46 and the last at 10:46.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 1 | 10:46 | 10:46 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 10h€15Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bucharest to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bucharest to İstanbul Esenler, about 11h 10m. In total it's roughly €44 over 11h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Bucharest to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 11h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
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?
1 a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 10:46 and 10:46.
Is there a bus from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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.
How much does Bucharest to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €44. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bucharest to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Usually 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026