Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Autogara Filaret | Esenler Otogar, Istanbul | Cheapest | ||||
Ulusoy | Bus | Piata Chirigiu | Esenler Otogar, Istanbul | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | GoldHouse Concept, Afumati (Bucharest) | Esenler Otogar, Istanbul | No tags | ||||
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| Militari | Esenler Otogarı | No tags | ||||
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| Bucuresti Petrol Station Petrom | Buyuk Istambul Otogari, Esenler Otogar 10, platform 129 | No tags | ||||
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| Militari | Esenler Otogarı | No tags | ||||
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| Militari | Esenler Otogarı | No tags |
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Get from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe
The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Bucharest and Istanbul Europe
Stops in Bucharest
- A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania - B
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya - D
Bucarest
București , Romania - E
Strada Atelierului
Strada Atelierului 22, București, Romania - F
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya
Stops in Istanbul Europe
- A
İstanbul
Altıntepsi, O-3, 34220 , Esenler/İstanbul, , Turkey - B
Esenler Otogarı
Esenler Otogarı, 34035 Bayrampaşa / İstanbul, Turkey - C
Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
Güzeltepe, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı İstanbul, Türkiye, 34060 Eyüp, Turkey - D
Harem
Üsküdar Harem Sahil Yolu, 34668 Üsküdar/Harem/İstanbul, , Turkey - E
Avcılar
Avcılar Belediyesi Cihangir Mahallesi Yolcu Aktarma İstasyonu, 34310 Avcılar/İstanbul - F
Büyükçekmece
Fatih Mahallesi, Rıza Küçükoğlupaşa Cd., 34500 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Turkey
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe start at R 65. The average price for this route is around R 1 158. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe?
The average bus journey time from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 443 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Bucharest to Istanbul Europe route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, As Toros Turizm, Lüks Muradoğlu, GNS Günsel, VIB MARINA, LÜKS ISTANBUL TUR, Lotus Travel, Gunsel Tov, Infobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe?
The earliest bus departs from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe at 10:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe?
A bus trip from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe produces an estimated 11.069525 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Lüks Muradoğlu, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Lüks Muradoğlu has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Lüks Muradoğlu, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Lüks Muradoğlu, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe was searched and found on 08 Oct 2026 with a price of R 291To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 291 to R 1 478 for a bus ticket from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 292, which is on 2026-10-13.
Usually LÜKS ISTANBUL TUR, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
