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How to Travel from

Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport

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Istanbul Airport, Turkey → Budapest Airport, Hungary

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Two ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport

Composite routes from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport

Cheapest

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$82.80
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.02

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.13–$62.42

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$35.67

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.84–$8.28

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Montenegro Hotel to Novi
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$61.67

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Novi Sad to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$22.93

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.65–$165.60

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Szolnok
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$7.64
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$5.22

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Videle to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$66.24
Train from Loekoeshaza to Szolnok
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$16.56
Train from Videle to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
17h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$89.17

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Videle
Ave. Duration:
13h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$31.91

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$292.99

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$445.85

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.68–$356.68

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$343.94

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$445.85

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD) is to bus which costs $70.65 - $81.52 and takes 22h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD) is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD). However, there are services departing from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A and arriving at Budapest Airport via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.

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

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Budapest Airport (BUD) is 1018 km. The road distance is 1292.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD) without a car is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 22h 1m and costs $65.22 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD) bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A station.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD) is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus via Plovdiv, which costs $65.22 - $184.78 and takes 22h 1m.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD)?

The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD) bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.

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

Budapest Airport (BUD) is 2h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 10:53 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 08:53 in Budapest Airport (BUD).

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

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD) is 1292 km. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD).

Which airlines fly from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport?

Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Budapest Airport (BUD)?

There are 6917+ hotels available in Budapest Airport (BUD). Prices start at $20.55 per night.
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