Budapest to Istanbul by train
Travelling from Budapest to Istanbul by train takes about 38h 40m, run by FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h.
Recommended route
$238
38h 40m·2 transfers
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 → Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda
FlixBus - 2trainBucharest → Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $238 | 38h 40m | 2 transfers |
| Recommended | $52 | 2h | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Budapest to Istanbul by train: common questions
How long does Budapest to Istanbul take by train?
About 38h 40m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Budapest to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was $238. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Budapest to Istanbul?
FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h. It is cheaper too, at $79.
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