How to get from Istanbul to Bucharest
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bucharest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 455 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
455 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €103Checked Sep 7 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Reading date not recorded | 20h 56mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 19h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€103Checked Sep 71h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€58Reading date not recorded20h 56m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Sep 919h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Bucharest Henri Coandăflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€103October 2026
€56Departures from Istanbul to Bucharest
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 20:00 and the last at 20:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 10h€14Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Bucharest Henri CoandăSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-BucharestBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
FlixBusSofia-Bucharest Airport Henri CoandaBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Bucharest works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Bucharest, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €42 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bucharest from Istanbul?
About 455 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bucharest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €54 to €67. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Bucharest?
Istanbul is SAW and Bucharest is OTP, so this route is usually written SAW to OTP.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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