How to get from Istanbul to Bucharest
Istanbul to Bucharest is 455 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 1h 20m by plane. Without flying, the trip takes 10h 10m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Istanbul to Bucharest by price and travel time (route calculated on 4 November 2026).
- 1 train departures a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- First train at 20:00, last at 20:00
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bucharest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 455 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 31, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
455 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €61Checked Oct 31 | 1h 20mFastestFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 20h 56mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 5 | 10h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€61Checked Oct 311h 20m · Flight onlyFastestSee Flight details
- Train€58Our estimate, not a fare we saw20h 56m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 510h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Bucharest Henri Coandăflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m
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.
- Thu, Nov 5around €40
- Fri, Nov 6around €40
- Sat, Nov 7€21Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 8around €40
- Mon, Nov 9around €40
- Tue, Nov 10€21Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 11€21Cheapest found
- Thu, Nov 12around €40
- Fri, Nov 13around €40
- Sat, Nov 14around €40
- Sun, Nov 15around €40
- Mon, Nov 16around €40
- Tue, Nov 17around €40
- Wed, Nov 18around €40
- Sat, Nov 28€21Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 29around €40
- Mon, Nov 30around €40
- Tue, Dec 1around €40
- Wed, Dec 2€21Cheapest found
- Thu, Dec 3€21Cheapest found
Cheapest flight fare by month, Istanbul to Bucharest
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €48 | |
| December 2026 | €36 | |
| January 2027 | €43 |
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.
Departures from Istanbul to Bucharest
Operators on this route: Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay. Published departures from 13:00 to 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusaybus | · | 13:00 | 22:00 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| FlixBusbus | · | · | · |
All departures Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay
- 13:00
- 17:00
- 18:30
- 18:50
- 19:00
- 22:00
All departures TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 20:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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. The first row books at 12Go. The other links here open at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 10h 10m€14Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Nov 5
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Bucharest Henri CoandăSee live options and dates →12GoIstanbul-BucharestSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-BucharestBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, 12Go, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Bucharest works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 4 November 2026. Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Bucharest, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €61 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
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Istanbul to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Routavio's route check on 4 November 2026 times the flight itself at about 1h 20m; the most useful option is a flight. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The first bus with Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay leaves at 13:00 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 20:00 and the last at 20:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Routavio's timetable check shows 1 train departures a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 20:00 and 20:00.
How far is Bucharest from Istanbul?
About 455 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bucharest cost?
Routavio's price check on 31 October 2026 puts the route we recommend at €61. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Yes. The best option Routavio found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Routavio times the flight itself at about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Bucharest?
Istanbul is SAW and Bucharest is OTP, so this route is usually written SAW to OTP.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bucharest?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, 12Go, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Bucharest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?
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.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines, 12Go, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 4 Nov 2026
Prices checked: 31 Oct 2026