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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bucharest to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
10 h 45 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
445 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bucharest to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Istanbul will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bucharest for Istanbul on Wed, Jan 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 21 the direct buses cover the 445 km distance in an average of 10 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Wed, Jan 21 the slowest buses will take 12 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and flight for Bucharest to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €54.
Distance: 445 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €127 Average price |
10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bucharest to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Istanbul buses for today, Tuesday, January 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 11h10 | 7:10 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6490671 | 8:10 PM București | 12h50 | 9:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6443212 | 9:20 PM București | 11h40 | 9:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 9:20 PM Bucharest | 11h40 | 9:00 AM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 21 | |||||
| 0 | 5:00 PM București | 9h00 | 2:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:00 PM București | 10h00 | 3:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Istanbul
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Buses from Bucharest to Istanbul run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €37 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 445 km distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 445 km |
Average bus duration 10h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Bucharest to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Bucharest to Istanbul with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as €37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bucharest to Istanbul
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bucharest to Istanbul
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
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