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 20 000 Ft - 25 000 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 fly which takes 5h 30m and costs 18 000 Ft - 55 000 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 48m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Hungary?

The distance between Istanbul and Hungary is 1079 km. The road distance is 1308.9 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 20 000 Ft - 25 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Hungary?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Hungary is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs 18 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 32 000 Ft - 39 000 Ft and takes 22h 50m.

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 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:28 AM in Istanbul and 3:28 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 12m to drive from Istanbul to Hungary.

Where can I stay near Hungary?

There are 6644+ hotels available in Hungary.

Istanbul to Hungary - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Hungary by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane IST - BUD
5h 30m
Ft 18,935–55,085
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 20,120–24,120
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 48m
Ft 27,646–35,750
Night train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain Night Train
27h 19m
Ft 31,146–38,750
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 56m
Fly Istanbul to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane IST - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gyoertrain
7h 36m
Ft 32,441–92,122
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 57m
Ft 20,240–76,638
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 32,127–38,700
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
Drive 1,308.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Budapestcar 1,308.9 km
12h 12m
Ft 70,241–101,459

Istanbul to Hungary by bus and train

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21h 21mAverage Duration

Ft 20,120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,079.2 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Hungary?

Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Clark Ádám tér via Halkali, Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Kelenföld vasútállomás M in around 27h 19m.

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