The train between Bucharest and Istanbul takes 9h 46m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Bucharest to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Bucharest and Istanbul. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Istanbul station via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Bucharest to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul is 445.4 km. The road distance is 740 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺900–1,700 and the journey takes 9h 8m.
