Istanbul to Bucharest bus is a popular way of travelling between Turkey and Romania.There are up to 15 daily bus departures available, including 10 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 07:50h, arriving at Bucharest at 18:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 07:10h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Bucharest is 397 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 19:00 has a travel time of 09:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 15:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bucharest earlier, there
are 10 overnight coaches from Istanbul to Bucharest.
The overnight coaches depart between 12:00 and 21:00 and arrive between 03:00 and 07:10
the same day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Bucharest:
Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Bucharest route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Istanbul, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:
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