- Must visit
Topkapı Palace Museum
Former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, known for its courtyards, treasury, sacred relics, and Bosphorus views.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Burgas to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burgas to Istanbul will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 3 buses that leave Burgas for Istanbul on Sun, Jul 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 206 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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0Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burgas to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $65 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€29). The journey takes 6h 44m versus 4h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by ArdaTur, City Lines, Infobus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Citylines, Metro Turizm.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Burgas to Istanbul buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:30 PM Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) | 5h30 | 5:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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0 | 2:50 AM Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) | 6h30 | 9:20 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:00 AM Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) | 7h30 | 2:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7092620 | 10:30 PM Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) | 6h30 | 5:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Burgas to Istanbul run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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Former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, known for its courtyards, treasury, sacred relics, and Bosphorus views.
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