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Six ways to Travel from Istanbul to Budapest

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Cheapest
By car (1 318 km)
12 h 32 min
1318 km.
from $72
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Rideshare
12 h 32 min
1318 km.
from $17.19
Bus
21 h
1066 km.
from $105.76
Train, Plane
5 h 53 min
1066 km.
from $104.70
Bus via Bucharest
29 h 6 min
1066 km.
from $152.85

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
17h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$127.39
Bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница) to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$39.49

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$54.78–$76.43

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.39
Bus from Montenegro Hotel to Novi
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$61.67

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Email:
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Novi Sad to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$24.20

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$61.15–$191.08

Fudeks

Phone:
+381 11 7620255
Email:
Website:
fudeks.rs
Bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница) to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$57.32

Terra Travel d.o.o.

Phone:
+381 64 80 266 80
Email:
Website:
terratravel.rs/kombi-prevoz/madjarska/beograd-budimpesta/
Bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница) to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.53

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$14.01

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Videle to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$70.06
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$26.75
Train from Videle to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
17h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$89.17

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Byala
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$32.80
Train from Byala to Videle
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.95
Train from Halkali to Videle
Ave. Duration:
13h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$32.80

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.46

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$292.99

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33

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:
$50.95–$343.94

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$61.15–$356.68

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$484.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Budapest is to bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro and arriving at Budapest Hotel Platanus via Novi Sad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Budapest-Keleti via Halkali, Byala, Videle and Loekoeshaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Budapest?

The distance between Istanbul and Budapest is 1077 km. The road distance is 1321 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Budapest?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Istanbul to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Budapest bus from?

Istanbul to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Budapest train from?

Istanbul to Budapest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Budapest?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 21h.

Where does the Istanbul to Budapest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Budapest?

Budapest is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 16:50 in Istanbul and 14:50 in Budapest.

Where does the Istanbul to Budapest train arrive?

Istanbul to Budapest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Byala station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Budapest is 1321 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Istanbul to Budapest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Budapest?

Book your Istanbul to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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