What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 2.700 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 18h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Yenikapi via Ferihegy, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Budapest to Istanbul?

The distance between Budapest and Istanbul is 1135 km. The road distance is 1309.6 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 17h 15m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Budapest to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Istanbul bus from?

Budapest to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Istanbul train from?

Budapest to Istanbul train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Ferihegy station.

Where does the Budapest to Istanbul bus arrive?

Budapest to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 9:30 PM in Budapest and 11:30 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Budapest to Istanbul train arrive?

Budapest to Istanbul train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Istanbul is 1310 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Budapest to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4552+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Budapest to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Metro, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BUD - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
5h 48m
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)BUD - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
6h 21m
₺2,545–9,514
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Belgrade bus station1910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
17h 15m
₺3,006–4,063
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ferihegy to Bucuresti Nord347
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
26h 40m
₺8,982–13,706
Drive 1,309.6 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Istanbul1,309.6 km
12h 4m
₺9,791–14,142
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)VIE - SAW
8h 25m
₺3,836–16,918
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to SzegedIc / ...
2. Take the train from Szeged to SuboticaRe
3. Take the train from Subotica to Novi BeogradIr / ...
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
18h 41m
₺2,765–3,052
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station SouthCitylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgas West to Istanbul Otogari
27h 4m
₺3,908–6,458
Train, night train via Videle
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to VideleIc
2. Take the night train from Videle to HalkaliBosphor Express
27h 49m
₺2,584–3,479

Budapest to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

17h 15mAverage Duration

₺3,006Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,135.2 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to İstanbul Esenler via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 17h 15m.

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