How to get from Burgas to Istanbul
- 206 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with ArdaTur
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We compared the ways to travel from Burgas to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 206 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 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
206 km
Burgas to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
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ArdaTur·5h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Burgas to Istanbul
ArdaTur runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 4 | 01:30 | 22:30 |
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· 6h 30m€26Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Burgas to Istanbul works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Burgas to Istanbul, about 5h. In total it's roughly €25 over 5h, direct, no transfers.
Burgas to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Burgas to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 5h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Burgas to Istanbul?
The first bus with ArdaTur leaves at 01:30 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Burgas to Istanbul?
4 a day with ArdaTur, between 01:30 and 22:30.
How far is Istanbul from Burgas?
About 206 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Burgas to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Burgas to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Burgas 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: ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026