How to get from Budapest to Istanbul
Budapest to Istanbul is 1062 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 15m by plane. The trip takes 31h 15m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Budapest to Istanbul by price and travel time (route calculated on 8 November 2026).
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 27h 46m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1062 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1062 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €35Lowest seenChecked Nov 5 | 2h 15mFastestFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €72Omio catalogue, Nov 8 | 31h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€35Lowest seenChecked Nov 52h 15m · Flight onlyFastestSee Flight details
- Bus€72Omio catalogue, Nov 831h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest → IstanbulflightWizz Air·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Budapest to Istanbul
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €55 | |
| December 2026 | €49 | |
| January 2027 | €35 |
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.
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· 31h 15m€72Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Nov 8
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurBudapest-Haskovo, Haskovo-Istanbul, Budapest-Sofia, Sofia-IstanbulBook →
Wizz AirBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Wizz Air.
How the trip from Budapest to Istanbul works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 8 November 2026. Start with a ArdaTur bus from Budapest to Haskovo, about 16h 56m. Transfer in Haskovo and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Istanbul (6h 45m). In total it's roughly €112 over 27h 46m, 1 transfer.
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Budapest to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Istanbul?
Routavio's route check on 8 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 27h 46m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Budapest 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 Budapest?
About 1062 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Istanbul cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €112 to €120. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Budapest to Istanbul?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with ArdaTur, Wizz Air.
Can you get from Budapest to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 27h 46m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest 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.
Route calculated: 8 Nov 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sept 2026