The cheapest and fastest coaches from Burgas to Istanbul
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Burgas to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burgas to Istanbul will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 buses that leave Burgas for Istanbul every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 206 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 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 coach and flight for Burgas to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Burgas to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 6h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £230.
Distance: 206 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £397 Average Price |
7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 15m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Burgas to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for Burgas to Istanbul coaches for today, Sunday 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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0 | 08:30 Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) | 6h00 | 14:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 20:30 Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) | 5h30 | 02:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 22:30 Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) | 4h20 | 02:50 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
Buses from Burgas to Istanbul run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 206 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 206 km |
Average bus duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: ArdaTur, City Lines, Ourbus, Infobus, Citylines, Metro Turizm from Burgas to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Burgas to Istanbul with ArdaTur, City Lines, Ourbus, Infobus, Citylines, Metro Turizm for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Burgas to Istanbul coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burgas to Istanbul by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burgas and Istanbul
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Avtogara (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Delights (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 12, 15, 16 Train: Burgas Central Station
- 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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