What is the best way to travel from Istanbul to Budapest?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Budapest from Istanbul. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Budapest from Istanbul?
You can get to Budapest with just $41 by taking a Flight from Pegasus Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Kamil Koc26h 16m011:00 AMIstanbulEsenler Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 16m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Pegasus Airlines2h 5m06:10 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport6:15 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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AJet6h 15m05:45 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport10:00 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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Wizz Air2h 5m010:10 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport10:15 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Turkish Airlines9h 50m02:10 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport10:00 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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Fly One6h 35m010:40 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport3:15 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Fly One goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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Pegasus Airlines2h 5m01:10 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport1:15 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 1:10:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Wizz Air2h 5m010:10 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport10:15 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 10:10:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Air Serbia23h 10m05:35 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport2:45 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 5:35:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
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Turkish Airlines2h 5m08:10 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:15 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 8:10:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze6h 20m07:50 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport12:10 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 7:50:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Kamil Koc26h 16m011:00 AMIstanbulEsenler Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 16m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Istanbul to Budapest?
You can get to Budapest from Istanbul in just 2h 5m with a Flight from Pegasus Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Kamil Koc26h 16m011:00 AMIstanbulEsenler Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 16m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Pegasus Airlines2h 5m06:10 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport6:15 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Wizz Air2h 5m010:10 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport10:15 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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AJet6h 15m05:45 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport10:00 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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Fly One6h 35m010:40 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport3:15 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Fly One goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Turkish Airlines9h 50m02:10 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport10:00 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Fastest Flights Saturday
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Pegasus Airlines2h 5m01:10 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport1:15 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 1:10:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Wizz Air2h 5m010:10 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport10:15 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 10:10:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Turkish Airlines2h 5m08:10 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:15 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 8:10:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze6h 20m07:50 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport12:10 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 7:50:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Air Serbia23h 10m05:35 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport2:45 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 5:35:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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Kamil Koc26h 16m011:00 AMIstanbulEsenler Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 16m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Istanbul to Budapest
What are the most popular stations in Istanbul and Budapest?
In Istanbul, you will usually depart from Otogar Bus Station, Esenler Bus Station or Sultanahmet Square Bus Stop, while in Budapest you will be arriving at Kelenföld Station, Népliget Bus Station or Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Budapest from Istanbul? With 3 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Istanbul and Budapest, you can pay as low as $41 with a Flight from Pegasus Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Pegasus Airlines: you will get to Budapest in just 2h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Istanbul and Budapest are Kamil Koc, Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Istanbul and Budapest is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Üsküdar or to Budaörs, and look at flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, and landing at Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Istanbul to Budapest?
The most popular companies between Istanbul and Budapest, are Kamil Koc, Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Kamil Koc
Airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines and 4 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Istanbul to Budapest
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Istanbul to Budapest. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Istanbul to Budapest
How can I reach Budapest from Istanbul?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Budapest from Istanbul.
How far is Budapest from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul and Budapest is 664.9 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Istanbul and Budapest?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 29 kgs of CO2, a train 37 kgs, a car 182 kgs, and a flight 263 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Istanbul to Budapest?
You can get to Budapest with just $41 by taking a Flight from Pegasus Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Budapest?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Budapest in just 2h 5m with a Flight from Pegasus Airlines.
More routes to Istanbul and to Budapest
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Istanbul and to Budapest. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Istanbul
- Ankara to Istanbul
- Antalya to Istanbul
- Bodrum to Istanbul
- Bolu to Istanbul
- Bucharest to Istanbul
- Bursa to Istanbul
- Denizli to Istanbul
- Edirne to Istanbul
- Gaziantep to Istanbul
- Göreme to Istanbul
- Istanbul Airport to Istanbul
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul
- Izmir to Istanbul
- Izmit to Istanbul
- Kavala to Istanbul
- Kayseri to Istanbul
- Mersin to Istanbul
- Munich to Istanbul
- Skopje to Istanbul
- Sofia to Istanbul
- Tekirdağ to Istanbul
- Thessaloniki to Istanbul
- Van to Istanbul
- Yalova to Istanbul
- Trips to Budapest
- Amsterdam to Budapest
- Belgrade to Budapest
- Berlin to Budapest
- Brno to Budapest
- Dresden to Budapest
- Dubrovnik to Budapest
- Florence to Budapest
- Linz to Budapest
- London to Budapest
- Munich to Budapest
- Nuremberg to Budapest
- Paris to Budapest
- Prague to Budapest
- Rzeszow to Budapest
- Salzburg to Budapest
- Sofia to Budapest
- St. Gallen to Budapest
- Vienna Airport to Budapest
- Warsaw to Budapest
- Zurich to Budapest

