Bus Tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul

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TodayJun 15
from $40
TomorrowJun 16
from $40
TueJun 17
from $40
WedJun 18
from $37
ThuJun 19
from $40
FriJun 20
from $52
SatJun 21
from $52
SunJun 22

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Bucharest
    Departure location: Bucharest
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Aksaray
    Operated by: As Toros TurizmAs Toros Turizm
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Bucharest
    Departure location: Militari
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Bucharest
    Departure location: Militari
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Bucharest
    Departure location: Militari
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Bucharest to Istanbul Europe: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$51
Average bus trip duration11h 30m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure3:30pm
Distance276 miles (445 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Bucharest to Istanbul Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Bucharest to Istanbul, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/13
$48
06/14
$47
Today
$40
06/16
$40
06/17
$40
06/18
$37
06/19
$40
06/20
$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe was searched and found on Jun 18, 2025 with a price of $37

To 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 $37 to $87 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 $37 which is on 2025-06-18.

Usually Flixbus (RO) 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bucharest and Istanbul Europe!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Bucharest to Istanbul Europe.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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