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

The cheapest way to get from Esenler to Bucharest is to night train which costs $21 - $45 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Esenler to Bucharest is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $160 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Esenler and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Esenler and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Esenler to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe and arriving at Bucharest via Yenikapi and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Esenler to Bucharest?

The distance between Esenler and Bucharest is 485 km. The road distance is 621.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Esenler to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $45 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Esenler to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esenler to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Esenler to Bucharest train from?

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

Bus or fly from Esenler to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Esenler to Bucharest is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Esenler to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Esenler and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h behind Esenler. It is currently 4:41 PM in Esenler and 3:41 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Esenler to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Esenler to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Esenler to Bucharest is 622 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Esenler to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Esenler to Bucharest?

Book your Esenler to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Esenler to Bucharest - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Esenler to Bucharest by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)IST - OTP
2h 4m
$167–342
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
11h
$22–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
10h 10m
$45–75
Drive 621.7 km
1. Drive from Esenler to Bucharest621.7 km
7h 49m
$99–143
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Shumen
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Horoscop HotelPegasus 28 / ...
14h 46m
$49–63

Esenler to Bucharest by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 10mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.9 km
Duration: 2h 4m

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

Anima Wings, Turkish Airlines, and Tarom fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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