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How to get fromIstanbul Airport to Bucharestby plane, bus, night train or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeIST - OTP
    1h 51m
    $139–307

  2. Bus, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Halkalı MarmaraybusHViST-8
    2. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestnighttrainBosphor Express
    11h 54m
    $22–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul OtogaribusHvl-3
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitaribusN1998
    12h 41m
    $48–75

  4. Bus, night train via Kapikule

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Edirnebus
    2. Take the night train from Kapikule to BucharestnighttrainBosphor Express
    10h 47m
    $34–58

  5. Drive 606.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport to Bucharestcar606.1 km
    7h 41m
    $97–140

  6. Bus via Varna

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Varna Central Bus StationbusArda - Tur
    2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop HotelbusPegasus 28 / ...
    13h 3m
    $56–71

Istanbul Airport to Bucharest by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul Airport, Turkey and Bucharest, Romania?

Anima Wings, Turkish Airlines, and Tarom fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul Airport to București, Autogara Militari via Istanbul Airport Bus, Istanbul Otogari, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 12h 41m.

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