There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Sultanahmet by plane, taxi, bus, night train, car, or train
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Fly to Istanbul, taxi
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)OTP - IST
- Take the taxi from Istanbul (IST) to Sultanahmet
4h 23m₺7,371–14,869Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
9h 50m₺929–1,602Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
12h 13m₺2,121–3,234Drive 635 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Sultanahmet635 km
8h 12m₺4,291–6,198Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)OTP - SAW
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Sirkeci
4h 57m₺7,581–17,185Bus via Curba
- Take the bus from Bucurest LUKOIL to Istanbul Kemal Pasa
14h 59m₺2,800–3,900
Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sultanahmet is to night train which costs 900 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sultanahmet is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 23m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Sultanahmet. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Akbıyık via Istanbul Otogar, Sütlüce and Eminönü Mısır Çarşısı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Sultanahmet. 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 Sultanahmet is 491 km. The road distance is 635 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Sultanahmet without a car is to bus which takes 12h 13m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Bucharest to Sultanahmet, including transfers.
Bucharest to Sultanahmet bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Sultanahmet bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Sultanahmet, Turkey?
FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,000–3,200 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺900–1,600 and the journey takes 9h 8m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–8,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–8,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–6,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–11,000
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,600
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺900–1,300
- 1st Class
- ₺1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Sirkeci
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺10–16
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–3,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Bus from Bucurest LUKOIL to Istanbul Kemal Pasa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–3,900
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–1,700
TOPRAK TAKSİ MİMAROBA
- Phone
- +90 552 738 05 05
- Website
- topraktaksi.business.site
Sahil Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 881 42 40
Kaya Vip Travel
- Phone
- +905321200904
- Website
- kayaviptravel.com
Albatros Taksi
- Phone
- +902128816668
3E Transfer
- Phone
- +90 850 305 3008
- Website
- transfer3e.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sultanahmet is 1h ahead of Bucharest. It is currently 6:09 PM in Bucharest and 7:09 PM in Sultanahmet.
Bucharest to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Sultanahmet is 635 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Bucharest to Sultanahmet.
There are 4187+ hotels available in Sultanahmet.