Bucharest to Istanbul

Bucharest to Istanbul

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$34
 
 
$50

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Bucharest to Istanbul Schedule

Bucharest to Istanbul Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK104409:40 - 11:05RON 660
Tarom Economy #RO916110:20 - 12:45RON 1,241
Tarom Economy #RO26315:50 - 18:40RON 620
Tarom Economy #RO26316:25 - 19:15RON 615
Vib Kidik Turizm Standard 2X1 19:00 - 08:00RON 157
Tarom Economy #RO26521:00 - 22:15RON 514
FlixBus Economy 22:00 - 07:10RON 194

Transportation from Bucharest to Istanbul

Facts about the transport from Bucharest to Istanbul

Cheapest Transport$34
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure8:35 AM
Latest Departure9:40 PM
Departures per day2
Distance644 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLilian Expres Turizm, Tarom, Turkish Airlines, Vib Kidik Turizm

Bucharest to Istanbul Destination Reviews

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The trip was comfortable, they offered water and bananas during the trip. But please note that the bus does not depart from Filaret, but from Calea Rahovei 206, București (enter Marina turizm in the navigator), so we were almost late. But thanks to the company, they called back and asked where I was, and in 5 minutes we managed to get to the necessary station by car. We bought tickets online.
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Bus Standard 2X2, Marina Turizm, Oct 5, 2022
LI
Very nice staff, comfortable bus. Would travel with them again!
Bus Standard 2X2, Aris Tur, Sep 15, 2022
LA
The departure stop did not match the address given on the booking confirmation by 1 kilometer. That is why we almost did not get our bus. There was no way to contact the company by phone. We were lucky that the departure time was also wrong. But that can also go quite badly! The exit stop was also several kilometers away from the specified coordinates. We where to be in Istanbul at 6 a.m. but we arrived at 3a.m. and had to sit at the street until it became light.
Bus Standard 2X2, Aris Tur, Aug 28, 2022
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How to get from Bucharest to Istanbul

Travelling between Bucharest and Istanbul is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 49.36 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 33.62.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Bucharest and Istanbul depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bucharest and Istanbul. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Istanbul.

How much does it cost to get from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Travelling between Bucharest and Istanbul can be as cheap as USD 33.62 if you opt for a Vib Kidik Turizm bus and as expensive as USD 49.36 if you buy a Lilian Expres Turizm Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bucharest and Istanbul ?

  • 2 from Bucharest to Istanbul starting from 19:00 Bucharest Marina Travel until 19:00 Bucharest Marina Travel

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bucharest to Istanbul.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bucharest to Istanbul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 179.77.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bucharest and Istanbul

Tarom, Turkish Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Bucharest to Istanbul overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bucharest and Istanbul

Lilian Expres Turizm, Vib Kidik Turizm

What is the most popular transport to get from Bucharest to Istanbul?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus