How to get from Istanbul to Budapest
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 55m
direct
Flight
€103
Cheapest
2h 5m
direct
Flight
€36
Ground only
22h 46m
1 transfer
Bus
€84
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1062 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 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1062 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €35Checked Sep 20 | 2hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €121Reading date not recorded | 40h 35m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €78Omio catalogue, Sep 20 | 22h 46m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€35Checked Sep 202h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€121Reading date not recorded40h 35m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€78Omio catalogue, Sep 2022h 46m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·2h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€89October 2026
€40Departure 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· 27h 20m€78Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Sep 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirIstanbul Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
FlixBusSofia-Budapest Népliget, Arad-Budapest NépligetBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-BucharestBook →CFR CălătoriBucharest-AradBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., CFR Călători; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Budapest works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Istanbul to Budapest, about 2h 5m. In total it's roughly €36 over 2h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €39 to €87. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 05m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Budapest?
About 2h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Budapest?
Istanbul is IST and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written IST to BUD.
Which operators run Istanbul to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., CFR Călători.
Can you get from Istanbul to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 22h 46m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Budapest?
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: Wizz Air
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 19 Sep 2026