Istanbul to Budapest by train + bus
This route from Istanbul to Budapest is not by train the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 40h 25m in total, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Bucharest
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busBucharest → Timisoara
FlixBus - 3busTimisoara → BudapestFlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €202 | 40h 25m | 2 transfers |
| flight | €48 | 2h | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Budapest by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Budapest take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 40h 25m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Budapest?
The best price in our latest check was €202. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Budapest?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h. It is cheaper too, at €48.
What 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· 27h 20mfrom €84Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
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