How to get from Bucharest to Istanbul
- 455 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 22 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bucharest to Istanbul: bus. The two cities are about 455 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 22 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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455 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €58Reading date not recorded | 23h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 11h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€58Reading date not recorded23h 10m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Oct 711h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bucharest to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bucharest → İstanbul Esenler Otogarıbus
FlixBus·11h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Bucharest to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€58November 2026
€43Departures from Bucharest to Istanbul
Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 18:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusaybus | 4 | 18:30 | 23:30 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 1 | 10:46 | 10:46 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | — | — |
All departuresLuks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay
- 18:30
- 18:50
- 22:00
- 23:30
All departuresTCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 10:46
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
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· 10h€14Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bucharest to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bucharest to İstanbul Esenler, about 11h 10m. In total it's roughly €44 over 11h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Bucharest to Istanbul: common questions
When is the first bus from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The first bus with Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay leaves at 18:30 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bucharest to Istanbul?
4 a day with Luks Oklar Seyahat, Lilian Express, Kidik Ulusay, between 18:30 and 23:30.
When is the first train from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 10:46 and the last at 10:46, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Bucharest to Istanbul?
1 a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 10:46 and 10:46.
How far is Istanbul from Bucharest?
About 455 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bucharest to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026