Bucharest to Istanbul by bus
Travelling from Bucharest to Istanbul by bus takes about 11h 10m, run by FlixBus. This is the best option we found on this route.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €15
- Total journey
- 11h 10m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- FlixBus
Omio catalogue, Sep 23 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Bucharest to İstanbul Esenler Otogarı
FlixBus11h 10mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Bucharest to Istanbul
FlixBus runs about 1 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 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.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Arrives at
- İstanbul Esenler Otogarı
- Bus operators
- FlixBus
- Timetable
- About 1 bus services a day with FlixBus. The published times are not in our records.
- Good to know
- Direct bus, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €58Reading date not recorded | 23h 10mdirect | See Train details |
- Train€58Reading date not recorded23h 10m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 Wed, Sep 23
Bucharest to Istanbul by bus: common questions
How long does Bucharest to Istanbul take by bus?
About 11h 10m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Omio publishes €15 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the bus from Bucharest to Istanbul?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is this the best option on the route?
Yes, by bus is the best option we found: 11h 10m, €15.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Bucharest Istanbul bus
- Bucharest to Istanbul by bus
- bus ticket Bucharest to Istanbul
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