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

The cheapest way to get from Hungary to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 2.900 ₺ - 3.500 ₺ and takes 18h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hungary to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Hungary and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Hungary to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér M and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hungary and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Hungary to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kossuth Lajos tér and arriving at Yenikapi via Budapest-Keleti, Videle and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.

How far is it from Hungary to Istanbul?

The distance between Hungary and Istanbul is 1080 km. The road distance is 1309 km.

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

The best way to get from Hungary to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 27m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 3.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Hungary to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hungary to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hungary to Istanbul train from?

Hungary to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Bus or fly from Hungary to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Hungary to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 9.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 2.800 ₺ - 4.700 ₺ and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Hungary to Istanbul bus arrive?

Hungary to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fudeks, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Hungary and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Hungary. It is currently 12:54 AM in Hungary and 2:54 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Hungary to Istanbul train arrive?

Hungary to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Hungary to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Hungary to Istanbul is 1309 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Hungary to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4353+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Hungary to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)plane BUD - IST
5h 44m
₺2,300–9,300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szegedtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
3. Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beogradtrain Ir / ...
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
18h 27m
₺2,908–3,437
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Videletrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Videle to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
26h 51m
₺2,639–3,806
Drive 1,309 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Istanbulcar 1,309 km
12h 8m
₺9,919–14,328
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BUD - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 51m
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Gyoer to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VIE - SAW
7h 22m
₺2,994–16,464
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Gyoer to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VIE - IST
7h 15m
₺4,581–13,443
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
18h 30m
₺2,811–4,661
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
25h 5m
₺4,311–5,861

Hungary to Istanbul by train and bus

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18h 27mAverage Duration

₺2,908Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,080.5 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Hungary and Istanbul, Turkey?

Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Deák Ferenc tér M to İstanbul Esenler via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 18h 30m.

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