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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Budva is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 21h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Budva is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €130 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Budva?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Budva. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Budva, Autobuska Stanica via Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica and Podgorica , Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Budva?

The distance between Istanbul and Budva is 902 km. The road distance is 1085.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Budva without a car is to bus which takes 16h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Istanbul to Budva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Budva bus from?

Istanbul to Budva bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Budva?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Budva is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 46m.

Where does the Istanbul to Budva bus arrive?

Istanbul to Budva bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Budva?

Budva is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:15 AM in Istanbul and 12:15 AM in Budva.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Budva?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Budva is 1086 km. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Istanbul to Budva.

Where can I stay near Budva?

There are 5330+ hotels available in Budva.

Istanbul to Budva - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, shuttle, and Metro

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Budva by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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

Fly Istanbul to Tivat Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tivat Airport (TIV)plane IST - TIV
5h 8m
€139–262
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
21h 42m
€50–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Podgorica , Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
16h 46m
Drive 1,085.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Budvacar 1,085.8 km
14h 8m
€135–195
Fly Istanbul to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane IST - TGD
2. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Bečićishuttle
6h 14m
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane SAW - TGD
3. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Bečićishuttle
6h 29m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SAW - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
9h 22m
€67–257
Fly Istanbul to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane IST - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
9h 7m
€117–252
Bus via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
20h 8m

Istanbul to Budva by bus

6Weekly Buses

21h 42mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Budva.

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Distance: 901.7 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Budva, Montenegro?

Interjet, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tivat Airport (TIV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Budva, Autobuska Stanica via Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica and Podgorica , Bus station in around 16h 46m.

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