Istanbul to Bucharest by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Bucharest by bus takes about 10h 10m, run by 12Go. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 20m. The bus is still the cheapest.
A closer look at the bus journey
What follows describes one route in our records. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €14
- Total journey
- 10h 10m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- 12Go
Omio catalogue, Nov 5 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Istanbul to Bucharest12Go10h 10m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
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 | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay | 13:00 | 22:00 |
| FlixBus | · | · |
All departures Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay
- 13:00
- 17:00
- 18:30
- 18:50
- 19:00
- 22:00
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.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Departs from
- İstanbul Esenler Otogarı
- Bus operators
- Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay, FlixBus
- Timetable
- First bus at 13:00, last at 22:00 with Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay.
- Good to know
- Direct bus, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €61Checked Oct 31 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 20h 56mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€61Checked Oct 311h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€58Our estimate, not a fare we saw20h 56m · directSee Train details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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
Istanbul to Bucharest by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Bucharest take by bus?
About 10h 10m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Omio publishes €14 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest?
12Go runs this bus.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 20m. The bus wins on price.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Istanbul Bucharest bus
- Istanbul to Bucharest by bus
- bus ticket Istanbul to Bucharest
- how long is the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest