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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bran is to night train and train which costs $40 - $80 and takes 13h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bran is to drive which takes 10h 47m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Bran?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Bran. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Bran via București, Autogara Militari, Stadionul Municipal and Cristian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bran?

The distance between Istanbul and Bran is 823 km. The road distance is 802.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bran without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Istanbul to Bran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Bran bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Bran bus arrive?

Istanbul to Bran bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Bran?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bran is 803 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Bran.

Where can I stay near Bran?

There are 484+ hotels available in Bran.

Istanbul to Bran - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Bran by bus, taxi, night train, train, 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.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kotelbus
2. Take the bus from Kotel to Târgoviştebus
3. Take the taxi from Pietroşiţa Hm. to Brantaxi
12h 39m
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Buşteni Hm.train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Braşov
13h 19m
$42–77
Drive 802.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Brancar 802.8 km
10h 47m
$128–185
Fly Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
8h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brașovbus 3903 / ...
16h 30m
$66–113
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Shumenbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
20h 4m
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the night train from Videle to Bucureşti Băneasa Hm.nighttrain
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
17h 2m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SAW - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
8h 51m
Fly Istanbul to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)plane IST - GHV
2. Take the bus from Brasov Airport to Branbus
12h 43m

Istanbul to Bran by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 30mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 822.8 km
Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bran, Brașov, Romania?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bran via București, Autogara Militari, Stadionul Municipal, Centru Cristian, and Cristian in around 16h 30m.

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