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There are 7 ways to get from Craiova to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Craiova Airport to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane CRA - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    2h 43m

  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain train Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
    2. Take the night train from Videle to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    13h 20m
    ₺1,268–2,329

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 3902
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1998
    16h 15m
    ₺2,278–4,088

  4. Drive 768.3 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Istanbulcar car 768.3 km
    10h 26m
    ₺5,295–7,648

  5. Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OTP - IST
    7h 21m
    ₺3,534–9,998

  6. Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane OTP - SAW
    7h 38m
    ₺5,547–10,519

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Videle to Rusetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ruse Central Station to Instabulbus bus
    19h 29m
    ₺2,205–2,894

Craiova to Istanbul by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,278Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari in around 16h 15m.

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