Facts about the transport from Bucharest to Istanbul
Cheapest Transport
$31
Fastest Transport
1h 15m
Earliest Departure
9:30 AM
Latest Departure
9:40 PM
Departures per day
11
Distance
650 kilometers
Transport Companies
Marina Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, Tarom, Turkish Airlines, Vib Kidik Turizm
Bucharest to Istanbul Destination Reviews
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Leonora
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.
This review was autotranslated
Поїздка була комфортна, пропонували воду і банани на протязі поїздки. Але зверніть увагу, що автобус відправляється не від Filaret , a Calea Rahovei 206, București ( Marina turizm в навігаторі забивайте), через це ми трохи не запізнилися. Та дякувати компанії, вони передзвонили та спитали де я , і за 5 хвилин ми встигли доїхати на машині до необхідної станції. Купували білети онлайн.
Bus Standard 2X2, Marina Turizm, Oct 5, 2022
LI
Ligia I
Very nice staff, comfortable bus. Would travel with them again!
Bus Standard 2X2, Aris Tur, Sep 15, 2022
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Lily A
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.
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 434.66 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 30.44.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Istanbul?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 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 13h 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 30.44 if you opt for a Marina Turizm bus and as expensive as USD 434.66 if you buy a Turkish Airlines flight 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 ?
9 from Bucharest to Istanbul starting from 09:30 Henri Coanda Airport until 21:40 Henri Coanda Airport
2 from Bucharest to Istanbul starting from 17:00 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 136.54.
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
Pegasus Airlines, 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
Marina 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