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How to Travel from

Budapest Airport to Istanbul

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest Airport to București,
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.22–$53.26
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$28.26

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30

Train operators

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Szolnok to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
13h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$195.65

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Ferihegy to Szolnok
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.91–$4.46
Train from Ferihegy to Szeged
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.24
Train from Szeged to Subotica
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.83–$3.37
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle
Ave. Duration:
16h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$39.13

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$27.23
Train from Videle to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$27.23

Railways of Montenegro (ŽPCG)

Phone:
+382 20 441 197
Website:
zcg-prevoz.me/
Train from Subotica to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$16.85

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$239.13

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$380.43

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.22–$293.48

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$293.48

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$380.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul is to night train which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 33h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Budapest Airport and arriving at Istanbul via Budapest Nepliget Bus Station and Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.

How far is it from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul?

The distance between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Istanbul is 1061 km. The road distance is 1314.9 km.

How do I travel from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 21h 40m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul bus from?

Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Airport station.

Bus or fly from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus via Plovdiv, which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 21h 40m.

Where does the Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul bus arrive?

Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Budapest Airport (BUD). It is currently 10:43 in Budapest Airport (BUD) and 12:43 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul is 1315 km. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul?

Book your Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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