Istanbul to Budapest by bus + train
This route from Istanbul to Budapest is not by bus the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 32h 10m in total, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 55m.
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.
- Observed fare
- €140
- Total journey
- 32h 10m
- Change
- 1 transfer
- Operator
- TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur
Checked Sep 8 · Not checked for your date
The journey, step by step
- 1Istanbul to Plovdıv
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.11h 25mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Plovdıv - 2Plovdıv to Budapest
ArdaTur14h 40mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
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 | €38Checked Sep 8 | 2hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €115Reading date not recorded | 38h 35m2 transfers | See Train details |
- Flight€38Checked Sep 82h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€115Reading date not recorded38h 35m · 2 transfersSee 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· 27h 20m€78Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Istanbul to Budapest by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Budapest take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 32h 10m, 1 transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Budapest?
The best price in our latest check was €140. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Budapest?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 55m. It is cheaper too, at €134.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Istanbul Budapest bus
- Istanbul to Budapest by bus
- bus ticket Istanbul to Budapest
- how long is the bus from Istanbul to Budapest