Istanbul to Nyíregyháza by bus
Nyíregyháza lies 961 km (597 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 1,172 km (728 mi) of road.
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| Istanbul | Nyíregyháza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Hungary |
| Population | 15.7 million | 117,689 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
Clocks in Nyíregyháza are 1 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 17 h 29 min journey lands only 16 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nyíregyháza
Crossing from Turkey into Hungary: money changes from the Lira to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
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Common questions
How far is Nyíregyháza from Istanbul?
961 km (597 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul; by road roughly 1,172 km (728 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Nyíregyháza by bus?
About 17 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Nyíregyháza?
Nyíregyháza is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Nyíregyháza?
The Forint (HUF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.