There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Constantinople by plane, train, bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Istanbul, Metro
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain
4h 55m₺3,062–8,885Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
9h 50m₺614–1,577Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
12h 2m₺2,742–4,352Drive 635.2 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Constantinoplecar 635.2 km
8h 21m₺4,920–7,107Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 1m₺4,625–15,348Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus Pegasus 37 / ...
- Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
14h 51m₺2,249–3,479
Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Constantinople is to night train which costs 600 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Constantinople is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 55m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Eminönü via Istanbul Otogar and Sütlüce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Sirkeci via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Bucharest and Constantinople is 492 km. The road distance is 635.2 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Constantinople without a car is to bus which takes 12h 2m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bucharest to Constantinople, including transfers.
Bucharest to Constantinople bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest to Constantinople train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Constantinople bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Constantinople, Turkey?
FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,600–4,300 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺550–1,483 and the journey takes 9h 8m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–8,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–4,300
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bucharest to Constantinople train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Constantinople is 635 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Bucharest to Constantinople.
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