Istanbul to Budapest by ferry
Travelling from Istanbul to Budapest by ferry takes about 38h 35m, run by İDO, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 55m.
Recommended route
$202
38h 35m·3 transfers
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
- 1ferryIstanbul → Bursa
İDO - 2busBursa → İstanbul Esenler
FlixBus - 3busİstanbul Esenler → BucharestFlixBus
- 4busBucharest → BudapestFlixBus
ferry or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| ferry | $202 | 38h 35m | 3 transfers |
| Recommended | $114 | 1h 55m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Budapest by ferry: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Budapest take by ferry?
About 38h 35m, 3 transfers.
How much is a ferry ticket from Istanbul to Budapest?
The best price in our latest check was $202. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the ferry from Istanbul to Budapest?
İDO, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the ferry or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 55m. It is cheaper too, at $124.
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