How to get from Istanbul to Bucharest
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 19h 30m, from €67.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 19h 30m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 455 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €50, on Tue, Aug 18.
This fare comes from a search on August 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·7h 55m - 2Sofia → Bucharest Airport Henri Coandabus
FlixBus·6h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Bucharest prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
3 ways from Istanbul to Bucharest: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Bucharest works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Istanbul to Sofia, about 7h 55m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda (6h 35m). In total it's roughly €67 over 19h 30m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Bucharest
DepartureIstanbul
Change hereSofiaWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 10h 10mfrom €38Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
Who runs Istanbul to Bucharest
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →FlixBusSofia-Bucharest Airport Henri CoandaBook →
Turkish AirlinesSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?+−
The most useful route takes about 19h 30m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Bucharest from Istanbul?+−
About 455 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bucharest cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €67. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bucharest?+−
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Bucharest without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 19h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?+−
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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