Istanbul to Bucharest Bus

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Istanbul to Bucharest Route Summary

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 bus station at 07:50h, arriving at Bucharest bus station at 18:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 07:10h the following day.
Departure station and country IstanbulTurkey
Arrival station and country Bucharest, Romania
Travel Distance 397 mi
Average Trip Duration 12h 15min
Total Departures 15
Popular Operators FlixBus, Murad
Lowest Price $34
Transportation Options Bus, Plane



Getting from Istanbul and Bucharest by bus

The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Bucharest is 397 mi. The fastest bus 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bucharest earlier, there are 10 night buses from Istanbul to Bucharest. The overnight buses 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:
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Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Bucharest route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus
Murad

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Istanbul or Bucharest bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Istanbul

You can see information about the departure station and stops Istanbul here

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  Bucharest

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bucharest here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $34 (One-Way) or $68 (Return).

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