Bus Istanbul - Bucharest from 38 €, cheap tickets
Compare and book your Istanbul - Bucharest bus ticket
Kombo is the only website dedicated to booking bus tickets. Compare Istanbul - Bucharest bus ticket prices of the best bus operating companies:
FlixBusUnlike a simple bus comparator, you can book your Istanbul - Bucharest bus ticket directly on our website starting from 38.00 €.
Kombo proposes all bus companies arrival and departure times for Istanbul - Bucharest.
On Kombo, you can also find :
- for your return, the bus tickets Bucharest - Istanbul.
Price for a Istanbul Bucharest bus trip
Bus price calendar Istanbul - Bucharest
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Friday, October 30, from 38 €.
Prices recorded on October 13, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the bus from Istanbul to Bucharest cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Friday, with an average price of 38 €. The most expensive is Monday (39 € on average).
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Istanbul - Bucharest bus?
Average price by days before departure
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 7 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Bus frequency between Istanbul and Bucharest
On average, 1 departure a day links Istanbul to Bucharest. A single company runs the route.
By day of the week
By time of day
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Which companies offer the cheapest bus tickets from Istanbul to Bucharest?
With Kombo compare Istanbul Bucharest to travel cheaper. To enjoy the cheapest price we advise you to buy your tickets as soon as possible.
Some information on Istanbul to Bucharest bus
Why travel by bus?
To go from Istanbul to Bucharest, the bus is the best choice if you want a cheaper fare, with an average price of 39.66 € euros. This coach trip on 440 km will allow you to be quiet at least during 550, which is the ideal time to have a good nap. Compared to the train, the bus is often longer but the free WiFi connection will make the time much shorter, especially with its unbeatable price! However, Blablacar's carpooling is often comparable in price and duration to the bus trip. But once again, free WiFi and the comfort of a modern coach will make you prefer the bus.
For your journey Istanbul - Bucharest, think about the nightbus which are often cheaper and save you a night in a hotel. For a return trip on holiday, the night bus will also prove convenient to make the most of Bucharest. Night bus timetables Istanbul - Bucharest are less frequent than for day trips, but there are more than for night trains, for example.
19 travellers rated the trip and gave an average rating of 4.6/5.
Which bus companies between Istanbul and Bucharest?
Only the company FlixBus offers direct bus trips from Istanbul to Bucharest. Kombo references all arrival and departure times Istanbul - Bucharest of FlixBus. However, Kombo can provide you with other cheaper options by combining trips.
To pay your bus ticket to Bucharest cheaper, we advise you to book directly on Kombo. First of all, you will be guaranteed to have a seat, because the buses can quickly be full on certain routes. And secondly, you will be able to pay less, since we compare the prices of all companies. Finally, you will sometimes be able to benefit from a coupon code whether it is for Blablabus (new name of Ouibus), Flixbus or Alsa. You can compare with the train as well. Our advice: book early, it's always cheaper!
Once you have your bus ticket, there is no need to print it out. However, remember to charge your phone, as you will need to show the ticket on your smartphone screen.
Cancel your ticket between Istanbul and Bucharest.
Depending on the different bus companies available, the ways of cancelling tickets and related conditions may vary. Some allow you to do so directly on their website. For others, it is requested to contact them by email or by phone. Today, Kombo is not authorized to cancel or exchange bus tickets sold on its site. For BlaBlaBus and Flixbus, you will have to do it directly on their site. However, we won't let you down, and we have prepared a guide to know how to cancel your bus tickets easily.
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