How to get from Istanbul to Bucharest
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 40m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 426 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Istanbul to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | €106 | 10h 40m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
| Cheapest found | €95 | 18h 40m | 3 transfers | ferry, bus |
| Fastest found | €167 | 9h 15m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightIstanbul → Sofia
Pegasus Airlines - 2busSofia → Bucharest
FlixBus
How the trip from Istanbul to Bucharest works
Start with a PC flight from Istanbul to Sofia, about 1h 20m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest (6h 35m). In total it's roughly EUR 106 over 10h 40m, 1 transfer.
Who runs Istanbul to Bucharest
The Istanbul to Bucharest route is operated by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Getting from Istanbul to Bucharest without flying
There is a ground route from Istanbul to Bucharest: about 18h 40m by ferry, bus. Slower than flying, but you skip the airport entirely.
Istanbul to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The most useful route takes about 10h 40m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Bucharest from Istanbul?
About 426 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bucharest cost?
The best price in our latest search was €106. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 10h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 10h 40m.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bucharest?
This route is run by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Istanbul to Bucharest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry, bus takes about 18h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?
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 a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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