What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest is to bus and train which costs 15 000 Ft - 25 000 Ft and takes 23h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs 30 000 Ft - 340 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) station to Budapest. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul (State) and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Budapest-Keleti via Halkali and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 43m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Budapest?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Budapest is 1076 km. The road distance is 1308.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest without a car is to bus via Esenler Otogar which takes 22h 38m and costs 35 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Budapest bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Budapest train from?

Istanbul (State) to Budapest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Budapest?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs 17 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Esenler Otogar, which costs 35 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft and takes 22h 38m.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Budapest bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница) station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 11:03 AM in Istanbul (State) and 10:03 AM in Budapest.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Budapest train arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Budapest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Budapest is 1309 km. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6582+ hotels available in Budapest.

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane IST - BUD
5h 50m
Ft 16,971–71,291
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to Suboticatrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Subotica to Szegedtrain Re
4. Take the train from Szeged to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
23h 41m
Ft 14,970–24,370
Bus via Esenler Otogar
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница)bus N1920
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 1910a / ...
22h 38m
Ft 35,770–60,270
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
26h 43m
Ft 24,704–33,557
Drive 1,308.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Budapestcar 1,308.9 km
12h 11m
Ft 71,270–102,945
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SAW - BUD
5h 37m
Ft 30,700–331,020
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomićbus Citylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
22h 40m
Ft 31,964–38,547

Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) flights

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2h 43mAverage Duration

Ft 15,613Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,076.4 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Esenler Otogar, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница) in around 22h 38m.

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How to get fromIstanbul (State) to Budapestby plane, bus, night train, train, or car

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Budapest by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

Fly from Istanbul

Bus, train

Bus via Esenler Otogar

Night train, train

Drive 1,308.9 km

Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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