Bus Odesa – Istanbul
This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Odesa – Istanbul 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
Odesa – Istanbul bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00AS "Pryvokzalna" pl. Starosinna, 1B | 07:00Avtovokzal Esenler vulytsia Altintepsi, platforma 24 | 22h | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 09:30Tsentralnyi Avtovokzal vul. Kolontaivska, 58 | 07:00Avtovokzal Esenler vulytsia Altintepsi, platforma 24 | 21h 30min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 14:30AS Starosinna (Starosinna ploshcha 1a-2) | 14:00Grand S Hotel, Yavuz Selim, Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 | 23h 30min | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Lux Bus |
| 15:00Avtovokzal, vul. Kolontaivska, 58 | 14:00Grand S Hotel, Yavuz Selim, Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 | 23h | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Lux Bus |
| 16:00AS Pryvokzalna | 16:00ESENLER OTOGARI | 24h | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | BUS PRESTIGE |
| 16:15Avtovokzal, vul. Kolontaivska, 58, platforma 12 | 14:00Grand S Hotel, Yavuz Selim, Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 | 21h 45min | Tue, Fri | Lux Bus |
| 16:30Obyizna doroha, dva stovpy. AZS OKKO | 16:00ESENLER OTOGARI | 23h 30min | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | BUS PRESTIGE |
| 17:00Avtovokzal, vul. Kolontaivska, 58, platforma 12 | 15:00Grand S Hotel, Yavuz Selim, Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 | 22h | Sun | Lux Bus |
| 19:30AZS OKKO, vulytsia Pestelia, 2A | 18:00Yenikapı Marmaray, Aksaray, 34096 Fatih/Fatikh/İstanbul | 22h 30min | Tue, Sat | Trans Express Bus |
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 Odesa – Istanbul route
The Odesa – Istanbul bus is the overland alternative to flying to Turkey: the route follows the western Black Sea shore through Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria and ends at Esenler coach station, Istanbul's main bus terminal, from which the metro reaches the historic centre. The trip takes about a day but needs no plane ticket and imposes no airline baggage limits. Passengers travel for shopping, medical treatment, business, and onward transit across Turkey. Ukrainian citizens need no visa. Tickets are sold as a reservation: lock in a seat online and pay the driver in cash at boarding. Some operators offer a child discount.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
No — Ukrainian citizens need no visa for short stays. A valid international passport is required; the transit countries — Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria — are visa-free too.
Where does the bus arrive in Istanbul?
At Esenler coach station (Büyük İstanbul Otogar) — the city's largest bus terminal, connected to the metro line that reaches Sultanahmet and other districts.
How long does the trip take?
Roughly 21–24 hours over about 1,150 km, with three border crossings. The exact time for a given service is shown in the schedule when booking.