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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Budapest is to bus via Belgrade which costs 16 000 Ft - 29 000 Ft and takes 21h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Budapest is to Metro and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs 18 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Budapest. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul 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 38m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Budapest?

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

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Budapest without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 21h 25m and costs 16 000 Ft - 29 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Istanbul to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Budapest bus from?

Istanbul to Budapest bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Budapest train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Budapest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:22 AM in Istanbul and 2:22 AM in Budapest.

Where does the Istanbul to Budapest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Budapest?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Budapest?

Book your Istanbul to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6861+ hotels available in Budapest.

Istanbul to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, Metro, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Budapest by train, plane, 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.

Metro to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane IST - BUD
5h 30m
Ft 17,962–66,262
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
22h 16m
Ft 15,131–23,791
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 1910 / ...
21h 25m
Ft 16,531–28,691
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
26h 38m
Ft 26,420–34,578
Drive 1,308.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Budapestcar 1,308.9 km
12h 12m
Ft 70,156–101,336
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SAW - BUD
5h 55m
Ft 25,986–251,401
Bus to Burgas Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BOJ - BUD
9h 48m
Ft 24,486–96,986
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus Citylines 57 / ...
25h 48m
Ft 29,905–73,171

Istanbul to Budapest by bus

9Weekly Buses

21h 25mAverage Duration

Ft 16,531Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,076.4 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Belgrade bus station in around 21h 25m.

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