Bus Istanbul – Odesa
This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Istanbul – Odesa bus covers about 1150 km, takes roughly 21–24 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 1150 km
- Travel time
- 21–24 h
Istanbul – Odesa bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00ESENLER OTOGARI | 05:00Obyizna doroha, dva stovpy. AZS OKKO | 23h | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | BUS PRESTIGE |
| 06:00Yenikapı Marmaray, Aksaray, 34096 Fatih/Fatikh/İstanbul | 05:00AZS OKKO, vulytsia Pestelia, 2A | 23h | Wed, Sat | Trans Express Bus |
| 06:30AZS "Petrol Ofisi", Altıntepsi, Otogar Yan, Yol Sk., 34035 Bayrampaşa/İstanbul | 05:00AZS OKKO, vulytsia Pestelia, 2A | 22h 30min | Wed, Sat | Trans Express Bus |
| 07:00Avtovokzal Esenler vulytsia Altintepsi, platforma 24 | 06:00AS "Pryvokzalna" pl. Starosinna, 1B | 23h | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 07:00Grand S Hotel, Yavuz Selim, Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 | 06:30Avtovokzal, vul. Kolontaivska, 58 | 23h 30min | daily | Lux Bus |
| 07:00Kemal Paşa, Dadaş Otoparkı, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul | 11:10Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", pl. Starosinna, 1a-2 | 28h 10mintransfers: 1 | Sat | ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO" |
Cheapest departure in the next 30 days — 2026-08-04, from 4200 ₴.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Istanbul – Odesa route
The Istanbul – Odesa bus is the return service from Turkey to the Ukrainian coast. Boarding is at Esenler coach station; the route then heads north-west through Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova and finishes at one of Odesa's coach stations. The corridor is especially popular with shoppers: unlike a flight, the coach imposes far looser baggage limits, so you can bring more back. The journey spans a night on the road and three borders, so the real duration depends on queues at the crossings. Tickets are sold as a reservation: reserve online, pay the driver at boarding.
Frequently asked questions
How much baggage can I bring from Istanbul?
Allowances depend on the operator, but on a coach they are noticeably more generous than on a plane — typically one or two items in the hold plus hand luggage. Check the conditions in your specific trip's description.
How long is the trip from Istanbul to Odesa?
Roughly 21–24 hours over about 1,150 km, accounting for three borders — Bulgarian, Romanian and Moldovan-Ukrainian.
How do I pay for the ticket?
The seat is booked online in advance, and the fare is paid to the driver in cash at boarding — online card payment is not available on this route.