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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to Budapest

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£78

Average price

£78

Fastest journey

1 d 2 h 16 m

Average duration

1 d 2 h 16 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

1067 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Istanbul to Budapest will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £78.

Fast coaches

To travel from Istanbul to Budapest you need to make at least one change.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:0026h16
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
11:16Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
£781One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a flight costs an average of £48.

Distance: 1067 km

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Flight

£68

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Cheapest

£176

Average Price

23h 28m

Average total duration

22h 58m

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Additional time*

5h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

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3h 0m

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Istanbul to Budapest bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 20:57
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meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus08:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
26h16
10:16 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Budapest

TurkeyTurkey
HungaryHungary
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Buses from Istanbul to Budapest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 22h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
1067 km
Average bus duration
22h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
£48
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
25h 16m
First bus
04:15
Last bus
11:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S, Kamil Koc from Istanbul to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S, Kamil Koc for as low as £48. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25h 16m
Cheapest Price
£51
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Karat-S

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38h 0m
Cheapest Price
£133
Karat-S frequency
1 a day

Kamil Koc

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
20h 30m
Cheapest Price
£51
Kamil Koc frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Istanbul to Budapest coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Istanbul to Budapest with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Istanbul to Budapest.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Istanbul to Budapest can start from as little as £99 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Istanbul to Budapest is £99; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Istanbul to Budapest coach travel time is 22 h 30 min   for the 662 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The coach from Istanbul to Budapest leaves at 20: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
Take the Istanbul to Budapest coach with FlixBus or Eurolines Deutschland. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey to Budapest from Istanbul as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Istanbul, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1) and Istanbul, Esenler Otogarı (Metro Bulgaria). When arriving in Budapest, you can end your trip in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Istanbul to Budapest is March.
You have options as you can travel between Istanbul and Budapest 2 different ways: flight or coach.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and Budapest

Istanbul
Budapest
The major coach station for departures in Istanbul is Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) for your trip from Istanbul to Budapest.
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
carConnection
Car connection
O-3 Otoyolu
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
  • Kebab Express (0.2 km)
  • Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)
  • Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G

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