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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Hungary is to bus and train which costs 21 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft and takes 21h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Hungary is to bus and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs 19 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Hungary?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro and arriving at Clark Ádám tér via Novi Sad, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Deák Ferenc tér M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Hungary?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kossuth Lajos tér via Halkali, Videle and Keleti pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Hungary?

The distance between Istanbul and Hungary is 1082 km. The road distance is 1308.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Hungary without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 21m and costs 21 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Istanbul to Hungary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Hungary bus from?

Istanbul to Hungary bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Hungary train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Hungary bus arrive?

Istanbul to Hungary bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Hungary?

Hungary is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:01 PM in Istanbul and 11:01 AM in Hungary.

Where does the Istanbul to Hungary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Hungary?

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

Where can I stay near Hungary?

There are 6774+ hotels available in Hungary.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Hungary by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane IST - BUD
5h 53m
Ft 19,595–74,741
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
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
21h 21m
Ft 21,829–26,129
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 55m
Ft 30,169–37,785
Drive 1,308.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Budapestcar 1,308.7 km
12h 11m
Ft 75,187–108,604
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane IST - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gyoertrain
7h 55m
Ft 41,055–93,641
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SAW - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gyoertrain
7h 56m
Ft 30,100–131,654
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 50m
Ft 28,986–37,478
Bus via Constanța
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanțabus 1998
2. Take the bus from Constanta to Budapestbus
27h 26m

Istanbul to Hungary by bus and train

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21h 21mAverage Duration

Ft 21,829Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,082.1 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Hungary?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Clark Ádám tér via Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić, Novi Sad, Budapest Hotel Platanus, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, and Deák Ferenc tér M in around 22h 50m.

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