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The direct drive from Budapest to Istanbul is 822 mi (1,322 km), and should have a drive time of 12 hrs 17 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Budapest to Istanbul, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Belgrade, Sofia, Plovdiv, Timisoara, Novi Sad, Edirne, Sozopol, Bansko, and Veliko Tarnovo, as well as top places to visit like The Monument of Saint Sofia - Patron of City and The Basilica of Saint Sofia (6th century), or the ever-popular Gyula castle.
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Yes! You can drive from Budapest to Istanbul.
The drive from Budapest to Istanbul is 822 miles (1,322 km).
Driving from Budapest to Istanbul should take you 12 hrs 17 mins in normal traffic.
Gas from Budapest to Istanbul would cost around $72 to $168, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
You could check out The Monument of Saint Sofia - Patron of City and The Basilica of Saint Sofia (6th century), or the always popular Gyula castle!
People love visiting Belgrade, Sofia, and Plovdiv, among others.
It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.
There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for Budapest.