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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Pécs is to bus and train which costs 23 000 Ft - 29 000 Ft and takes 21h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Pécs is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 41m and costs 23 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Pécs?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Pécs. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Pécs, autóbusz-állomás via Belgrade bus station and Szeged, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Pécs?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Pécs. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Pecs via Halkali, Videle, Loekoeshaza and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Pécs?

The distance between Istanbul and Pécs is 1310 km. The road distance is 1209.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Pécs without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 36m and costs 23 000 Ft - 29 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Istanbul to Pécs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Pécs bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Pécs train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Pécs bus arrive?

Istanbul to Pécs bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Pécs?

Pécs is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:02 AM in Istanbul and 8:02 AM in Pécs.

Where does the Istanbul to Pécs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Pécs?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Pécs is 1210 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Istanbul to Pécs.

Where can I stay near Pécs?

There are 563+ hotels available in Pécs.

Istanbul to Pécs - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Pécs by bus, plane, train, night train, shuttle, 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)IST - BUD
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Pecs
9h 41m
Ft 23,389–88,637
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the train from Beli Manastir to Pécs-Külváros
21h 36m
Ft 23,030–28,330
Night train, train via Kevermes
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Lokoshaza
3. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to PecsIc
30h 21m
Ft 34,721–43,938
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to PecsIc
32h 44m
Ft 33,521–41,738
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)SAW - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Pecs
9h 45m
Ft 35,422–127,126
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)IST - ZAG
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Gyekenyes
4. Take the train from Gyekenyes to Pecs
12h 32m
Ft 39,769–93,867
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, shuttle, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)IST - BEG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica
4. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor
5. Take the train from Beli Manastir to Pécs-Külváros
13h 56m
Ft 62,669–175,267
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)IST - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
4. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Pecs
12h 13m
Ft 41,869–111,067
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)SAW - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Pecs
12h 16m
Ft 30,902–99,556
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Szeged
3. Take the bus from Szeged, autóbusz-állomás to Pécs, autóbusz-állomás
22h 50m
Bus, train via Novi Sad
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the train from Beli Manastir to Pécs-Külváros
25h 1m
Ft 27,956–37,892
Drive 1,209.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Pécs1,209.7 km
11h 58m
Ft 69,487–100,370

Istanbul to Pécs by bus and train

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21h 36mAverage Duration

Ft 23,030Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,310.4 km
Duration: 9h 41m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Pécs, autóbusz-állomás via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Belgrade bus station, and Szeged, autóbusz-állomás in around 22h 50m.

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