There are 7 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.
Cheapest
Train
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Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle
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Take the train from Videle to Ruse
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Take the train from Ruse to Dimitrovgrad
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Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Halkali
Fly to Sabiha Gokcen, train
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Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
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Take the train from Tersane to Yenikapi
Bus via Novi Sad
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Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Novi Sad MAS
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Take the bus from Novi Sad to Istanbul
Bus
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Take the bus from Budapest to Burgas
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Take the bus from Burgas to Malko Tarnovo
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Take the bus from Malko Tarnovo to Istanbul - Aksaray
Night train
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Take the night train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle
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Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
Drive
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Drive from Budapest to Istanbul
Budapest to Istanbul by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Turkey from Hungary
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Conditions of entry into Turkey from Hungary
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Turkey
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Considerations leaving from Hungary
There are no current restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Turkey is currently allowed from Hungary.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Istanbul is 184.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Istanbul is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Istanbul is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 184.
No, returning to Hungary from Turkey is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 3 Aug 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul is to night train which costs 12 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft and takes 35h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs 49 000 Ft - 170 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Arany János utca M and arriving at Istanbul - Aksaray via Budapest, Burgas and Malko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Halkali via Videle, Ruse and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 44m.
The distance between Budapest and Istanbul is 1067 km. The road distance is 1319.9 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Novi Sad which takes 24h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Budapest to Istanbul, including transfers.
Budapest to Istanbul bus services, operated by Georg, depart from Budapest station.
Budapest to Istanbul train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs 49 000 Ft - 170 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Novi Sad, which costs and takes 24h 51m, you could also train, which costs 12 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft and takes 32h 44m.
- Distance: 1067.4 km
- Duration: 5h 7m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines, LOT and two other airlines fly from Budapest to Istanbul 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest to Istanbul via Népliget M, Budapest Népliget bus station, Novi Sad, Istanbul, and Otogar in around 24h 51m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Budapest to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.400 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Budapest to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.500 ₺ - 4.100 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Budapest to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.900 ₺ - 4.800 ₺
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Budapest to Istanbul via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Budapest to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Tersane to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6 ₺ - 12 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 310 ₺ - 950 ₺
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 310 ₺ - 390 ₺
- 1st Class
- 800 ₺ - 950 ₺
Train from Videle to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30 ₺ - 130 ₺
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 30 ₺ - 40 ₺
- 1st Class
- 110 ₺ - 130 ₺
- Phone
- 0700 10 200
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Ruse to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 120 ₺ - 190 ₺
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- 120 ₺ - 150 ₺
- 1st Class
- 150 ₺ - 190 ₺
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 130 ₺ - 210 ₺
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- 130 ₺ - 160 ₺
- 1st Class
- 170 ₺ - 210 ₺
Night train from Videle to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 270 ₺ - 400 ₺
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- 270 ₺ - 320 ₺
- 1st Class
- 330 ₺ - 400 ₺
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Night train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 600 ₺ - 750 ₺
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Novi Sad MAS
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 290 ₺ - 350 ₺
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 011 3287 412
- info@terratravel.rs
- Website
- terratravel.rs
Bus from Budapest Népliget to Novi Sad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 343 ₺
- Schedules at
- terratravel.rs
- Phone
- +381 11 7620255
- office@fudeks.rs
- Website
- fudeks.rs
Bus from Budapest - Népliget to Novi Sad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 250 ₺ - 430 ₺
- Schedules at
- en.fudeks.rs
- Phone
- +38120 411090
- ozlemtours@yahoo.com
- Website
- ozlem.rs
Bus from Novi Sad to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- ozlem.rs
- Phone
- + 359/38/66 34 04
- georg_ltd@abv.bg
- Website
- georg-bg.com
Bus from Budapest to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 2.300 ₺ - 2.900 ₺
- Schedules at
- georg-bg.com
- Phone
- 056 844 966
- Website
- mbus-bg.com
Bus from Burgas to Malko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 75 ₺ - 160 ₺
- Schedules at
- mbus-bg.com
- Phone
- 05952/ 36 35
- park@strandja.bg
- Website
- strandja.bg
Bus from Burgas to Malko Tŭrnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- strandja.bg
- Phone
- +4-0241-831.491
- transevren1@yahoo.com
- Website
- transevren.ro
Bus from Malko Tarnovo to Istanbul - Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 190 ₺ - 240 ₺
- Schedules at
- transevren.ro
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Budapest Airport to Istanbul Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.
Budapest to Istanbul bus services, operated by TransEvren, arrive at Istanbul - Aksaray station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 4:37 AM in Budapest and 5:37 AM in Istanbul.
Budapest to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Istanbul is 1320 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Budapest to Istanbul.
Tarom, Lufthansa, LOT and Turkish Airlines offer flights from Budapest Airport to Istanbul Airport.
There are 1608+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at 1.750 ₺ per night.
The best way to get from Budapest to Budapest Airport is to bus which takes 31 min and costs 3 200 Ft - 4 000 Ft.