How to get from Istanbul to Budapest
Istanbul to Budapest is 1062 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 05m by plane. The trip takes 34h 30m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Istanbul to Budapest by price and travel time (route calculated on 8 November 2026).
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 34h 30m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1062 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 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1062 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Nov 5 | 2h 05mFastestFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €95Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 40h 05m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €58Older observation | 34h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Nov 52h 05m · Flight onlyFastestSee Flight details
- Train€95Our estimate, not a fare we saw40h 05m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€58Older observation34h 30m · 1 transferSee 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 Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → BudapestflightWizz Air·2h 05m
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.
- Tue, Nov 10€58
- Wed, Nov 11around €110
- Fri, Nov 13€58
- Sat, Nov 14around €110
- Sun, Nov 15around €110
- Mon, Nov 16around €110
- Tue, Nov 17around €110
- Wed, Nov 18€58
- Thu, Nov 19€58
- Fri, Nov 20€58
- Sat, Nov 21€58
- Sun, Nov 22around €110
- Wed, Dec 2€55
- Thu, Dec 3€49Cheapest found
- Fri, Dec 4€49Cheapest found
- Sat, Dec 5€49Cheapest found
- Sun, Dec 6€58
- Mon, Dec 7€58
- Tue, Dec 8€58
- Fri, Jan 1€49Cheapest found
- Sat, Jan 2€58
Cheapest flight fare by month, Istanbul to Budapest
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €48 | |
| December 2026 | €40 | |
| January 2027 | €34 |
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.
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· 32h 15m€71Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Nov 8
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaSee live options and dates →
FlixBusSofia-GyőrBook →
MAVGyőr-BudapestBook →
Wizz AirIstanbul Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-BucharestBook →On this route you travel with 12Go, ArdaTur, FlixBus, MAV, Wizz Air, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
How the trip from Istanbul to Budapest works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 8 November 2026. Start with a 12Go bus from Istanbul to Bucharest, about 13h. Transfer in Bucharest and continue by 12Go bus on to Budapest (16h 35m). In total it's roughly €58 over 34h 30m, 1 transfer.
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Istanbul to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Budapest?
Routavio's route check on 8 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 34h 30m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Budapest?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Budapest from Istanbul?
About 1062 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Budapest cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €49 to €58. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Budapest?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with 12Go, ArdaTur, FlixBus, MAV, Wizz Air, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 32h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Budapest?
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: 12Go, ArdaTur, FlixBus, MAV, Wizz Air, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 8 Nov 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026