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 drive which takes 7h 59m and costs $95 - $150.

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 489 km. The road distance is 621.5 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 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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.

Where does the Esenler to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

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 59m 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 998+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Esenler to Bucharest by train, 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.

Metro to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the train from Oruç Reis to Kağıthanetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
4h 33m
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
11h
$22–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
10h 10m
$45–85
Drive 621.5 km
1. Drive from Esenler to Bucharestcar 621.5 km
7h 59m
$99–143
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SAW - OTP
5h 14m
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Shumenbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus Pegasus 38 / ...
15h 1m
$56–87

Esenler to Bucharest by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 10mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488.7 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 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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