What is the cheapest way to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul is to night train and train which costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 9h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Giurgiu and Istanbul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ruse Cruise RUSE and arriving at Istanbul Esenler. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Giurgiu and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Giurgiu to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Giurgiu to Istanbul?

The distance between Giurgiu and Istanbul is 603 km. The road distance is 571.4 km.

How do I travel from Giurgiu to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul without a car is to night train and train which takes 9h 51m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Giurgiu to Istanbul bus from?

Giurgiu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, depart from Ruse Cruise RUSE station.

Where do I catch the Giurgiu to Istanbul train from?

Giurgiu to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Ruse station.

Where does the Giurgiu to Istanbul bus arrive?

Giurgiu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, arrive at Istanbul Esenler station.

What is the time difference between Giurgiu and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Giurgiu. It is currently 3:41 AM in Giurgiu and 4:41 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Giurgiu to Istanbul train arrive?

Giurgiu to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.

Can I drive from Giurgiu to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Giurgiu to Istanbul is 571 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Giurgiu to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4239+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Giurgiu to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

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

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

Night train, train
best
1. Take the night train from Ruse to Svilengradnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 51m
₺803–1,295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ruse Cruise RUSE to Istanbul Esenlerbus
10h 40m
₺1,300–3,500
Night train
1. Take the night train from Ruse to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
8h 32m
₺821–1,415
Drive 571.4 km
1. Drive from Giurgiu to Istanbulcar 571.4 km
7h 21m
₺3,972–5,736
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Giurgiu to Bucurestibus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
6h 10m
₺3,162–8,386
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Take the bus from Giurgiu to Bucurestibus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 28m
Train to Varna Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
7h 56m
₺8,321–17,604

Giurgiu to Istanbul by bus

8Weekly Buses

10h 40mAverage Duration

₺1,300Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul.

Launch map view

Distance: 603.2 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Giurgiu, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

Luks Istanbul operates a bus from Ruse Cruise RUSE to Istanbul Esenler once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,900–4,100 and the journey takes 10h 40m. Chisinau Bus Station also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Ruse to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺750–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 54m.

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