Istanbul to Bucharest by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Bucharest by bus takes about 19h 30m, run by ArdaTur, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 20m. The bus is still the cheapest.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €14
- Total journey
- 19h 30m
- Change
- 1 transfer
- Operator
- ArdaTur, FlixBus
Omio catalogue, Sep 9 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Istanbul to Sofia
ArdaTur7h 55mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Sofia - 2Sofia to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda
FlixBus6h 35mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Istanbul to Bucharest
FlixBus runs about 1 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 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.
Before you travel
Where does the bus leave from?
This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €42Older observation | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Reading date not recorded | 20h 56mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€42Older observation1h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€58Reading date not recorded20h 56m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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
Istanbul to Bucharest by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Bucharest take by bus?
About 19h 30m, 1 transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Omio publishes €14 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest?
ArdaTur, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 20m. The bus wins on price.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Istanbul Bucharest bus
- Istanbul to Bucharest by bus
- bus ticket Istanbul to Bucharest
- how long is the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest