Istanbul to Budapest by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Budapest by bus takes about 25h 20m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h.
Recommended route
$167
25h 20m·1 transfer
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busBayrampaşa → Bucharest
FlixBus - 2busBucharest → BudapestFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | $167 | 25h 20m | 1 transfer |
| Recommended | $102 | 2h | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Budapest by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Budapest take by bus?
About 25h 20m, 1 transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Budapest?
The best price in our latest check was €145. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Budapest?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h. It is cheaper too, at €99.
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