What is the cheapest way to get from Constantinople to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Constantinople to Bucharest is to night train which costs $21 - $45 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Constantinople to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Constantinople to Bucharest is to bus and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $140 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Constantinople and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Constantinople to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Eminönü and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Necip Fazıl Kısakürek and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Constantinople and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Constantinople to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Bucharest via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Constantinople to Bucharest?

The distance between Constantinople and Bucharest is 502 km. The road distance is 632.1 km.

How do I travel from Constantinople to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Constantinople to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 11h 58m and costs $45 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Constantinople to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Constantinople to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Constantinople to Bucharest bus from?

Constantinople to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Constantinople to Bucharest train from?

Constantinople to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Constantinople to Bucharest bus arrive?

Constantinople to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Constantinople to Bucharest train arrive?

Constantinople to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Constantinople to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Constantinople to Bucharest is 632 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Constantinople to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5321+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Constantinople to Bucharest - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and night train

There are 6 ways to get from Constantinople to Bucharest by bus, plane, night train, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Ataköy 3. Kisim to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)IST - OTP
5h 26m
$143–317
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
10h 44m
$22–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
11h 58m
$47–82
Drive 632.1 km
1. Drive from Constantinople to Bucharest632.1 km
8h 3m
$101–146
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SAW - OTP
4h 51m
Bus via Curba
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Bucurest LUKOIL
14h 38m
$65–95

Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

42Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502.4 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Constantinople, Turkey and Bucharest, Romania?

FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Bucharest twice a week. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 9h 8m.

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