Budapest to Istanbul by bus
Travelling from Budapest to Istanbul by bus takes about 22h, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h.
Recommended route
$150
22h·1 transfer
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 → Sofia
FlixBus - 2busSofia → İstanbul EsenlerFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | $150 | 22h | 1 transfer |
| Recommended | $52 | 2h | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Budapest to Istanbul by bus: common questions
How long does Budapest to Istanbul take by bus?
About 22h, 1 transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Budapest to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was $150. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Budapest to Istanbul?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h. It is cheaper too, at $79.
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