Bus Istanbul to Bucharest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Istanbul to Bucharest from various bus operators like Kamil Koc, Akgüneş Turizm or Marina Turizm for the next days.

today

$22

tomorrow

$42

Thursday

$42

Friday

$42

Saturday

$42

Sunday

$42

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Lüks Oklar Seyahat	12h 0m	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:00 AM	Bucharest	Filaret	Economy	$22	A Bus from Lüks Oklar Seyahat goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 PM to Filaret, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Marina Turizm	13h 0m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Aksaray bus station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Piata Chirigiu Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Marina Turizm goes from Aksaray bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 5:00:00 PM to Piata Chirigiu Bus Stop, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Kamil Koc	10h 10m	10:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:10 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Akgüneş Turizm	17h 0m	10:00 AM	Istanbul	Aksaray bus station	3:00 AM	Bucharest	Filaret	Economy	$52	A Bus from Akgüneş Turizm goes from Aksaray bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 AM to Filaret, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 0m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 11:00:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	10h 10m	10:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:10 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Kamil Koc	19h 0m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 11:00:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Kamil Koc	21h 20m	11:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:20 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 11:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	10h 10m	10:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:10 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Kamil Koc	21h 20m	11:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:20 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 11:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Kamil Koc	19h 0m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 11:00:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	10h 10m	10:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:10 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Kamil Koc	21h 20m	11:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:20 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Kamil Koc	19h 0m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	10h 10m	10:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:10 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Kamil Koc	19h 0m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 11:00:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Kamil Koc	21h 20m	11:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:20 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 11:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	10h 10m	10:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:10 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/13/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Kamil Koc	21h 20m	11:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:20 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/13/2026 11:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Kamil Koc	19h 0m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/13/2026 11:00:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Istanbul and Bucharest

See here how frequent the connections between Istanbul and Bucharest are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Istanbul to Bucharest. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Istanbul and Bucharest.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 14 buses from Istanbul to Bucharest, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Bucharest, with 1 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/7/2026 costs just $10, from Lüks Oklar Seyahat

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest

Compare all providers like Kamil Koc, Akgüneş Turizm and Marina Turizm that travel 3 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Bucharest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	10h 10m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	277.9 miles
Bus Companies	Kamil Koc, Akgüneş Turizm, Marina Turizm and Lüks Oklar Seyahat

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Bucharest

Every day, 3 buses from 4 bus companies leave Istanbul for Bucharest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$16

Wednesday 09/09

$48

Thursday 09/10

$10

Friday 09/11

$48

Saturday 09/12

$21

Sunday 09/13

$10

Monday 09/14

$21

Tuesday 09/15

$21

Wednesday 09/16

$10

Thursday 09/17

$44

Friday 09/18

$10

Saturday 09/19

$10

Sunday 09/20

$10

Monday 09/21

$16

Tuesday 09/22

$10

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$21

Tuesday 09/29

$10

Wednesday 09/30

$21

Thursday 10/01

$33

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Bucharest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $10, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Bucharest. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Bucharest, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Bucharest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Istanbul to Bucharest are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Istanbul to Bucharest

These are the most booked bus companies between Istanbul to Bucharest from our users.

Lüks Oklar Seyahat from Istanbul to Bucharest

Here you will find the key facts about the Lüks Oklar Seyahat bus route Istanbul to Bucharest:

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	12h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	9/6/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Istanbul - Bucharest

Mina, 5/13/2026

Pentru că ia multe bagaje ne-au ținut în vamă ore întregi și dupaia au plecat să lase din bagaje nu știu unde și pasagerii au așteptat în vamă . Deci firma se gândesc la ei nu la pasagerii . Es ... Pentru că ia multe bagaje ne-au ținut în vamă ore întregi și dupaia au plecat să lase din bagaje nu știu unde și pasagerii au așteptat în vamă . Deci firma se gândesc la ei nu la pasagerii . Este o firmă neserioasă:(

Figen, 1/31/2025

İstanbul'dan Bükreş'e hem gidişi hem de dönüşü Lilian ekspres ile yaptık.Çok memnun kaldık.Özellikle Bükreş' e giderken muavinimiz Mustafa Bey bütün yolculara çok çok yardım etti. İşine saygısı olan ... İstanbul'dan Bükreş'e hem gidişi hem de dönüşü Lilian ekspres ile yaptık.Çok memnun kaldık.Özellikle Bükreş' e giderken muavinimiz Mustafa Bey bütün yolculara çok çok yardım etti. İşine saygısı olan ve severek yapan bir kişi izlenimini oluşturdu. Sınırlardan geçerken her soruna canla yardım etti, kendi sorunuymuş gibi ilgilendi.Sakinliği, anlayışı, hızlı oluşu, işbitiriciliği harika, kendimizi güvende hissetmemizi sağladı.Buradan kendisine çok teşekkür ederiz.Lilian ekspresi memnun kaldığımız iki yolculuktan dolayı tavsiye ederim.

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Bucharest

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Istanbul and Bucharest.

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Militari Bus Station

north station

Strada Gheorghe Polizu

Filaret

Strada Constantin Istrati

Gara de Nord Bus Station

Gara de Nord Gara de Nord

Central Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Istanbul to Bucharest? Or which bus companies serve the route Istanbul to Bucharest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Istanbul to Bucharest bus

How much does a Istanbul Bucharest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 12h 0m to reach Bucharest. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Istanbul to Bucharest?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $77. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bucharest.

On average, how many connections are available from Istanbul to Bucharest each day?

Every day, the Istanbul to Bucharest bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Istanbul to Bucharest take?

The fastest bus from Istanbul to Bucharest is offered by Kamil Koc and takes 10h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Bucharest?

The earliest bus arriving in Bucharest from Istanbul starts at 10:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Istanbul to Bucharest?

The latest bus trip departing from Istanbul for Bucharest starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Istanbul Bucharest route?

When traveling by bus from Istanbul to Bucharest, passengers can travel with Kamil Koc, Akgüneş Turizm and Marina Turizm. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Bucharest?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Bucharest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Kamil Koc, Akgüneş Turizm and Marina Turizm.

What can I take with me on the Istanbul to Bucharest bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Istanbul Bucharest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Istanbul Bucharest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Istanbul to Bucharest

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Istanbul and to Bucharest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Istanbul and to Bucharest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!