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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Castelul Bran is to night train and train and taxi which costs $40 - $80 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Castelul Bran is to drive which takes 10h 38m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Castelul Bran?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Castelul Bran. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Bran via București, Autogara Militari and Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Castelul Bran?

The distance between Istanbul and Castelul Bran is 715 km. The road distance is 801.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Castelul Bran without a car is to bus which takes 16h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Istanbul to Castelul Bran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Castelul Bran bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Castelul Bran bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Castelul Bran?

Castelul Bran is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:06 AM in Istanbul and 10:06 AM in Castelul Bran.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Castelul Bran?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Castelul Bran is 802 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Istanbul to Castelul Bran.

Where can I stay near Castelul Bran?

There are 3215+ hotels available in Castelul Bran.

Istanbul to Castelul Bran - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)IST - OTP
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Bran
9h 14m
Night train, train, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Buşteni Hm.
3. Take the taxi from Buşteni Hm. to Castelul Bran
13h 23m
$44–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Bran
16h 24m
Drive 801.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Castelul Bran801.6 km
10h 38m
$128–185
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SAW - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Bran
9h 16m
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)IST - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Brașov
12h 16m
$127–262
Bus via Stadionul Tineretului
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brașov3908 / ...
17h 4m
$53–96
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Slobozia
2. Take the bus from Slobozia to Brasov, Gara1
22h 36m
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Bucureşti Băneasa Hm.
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Bran
17h 35m

Istanbul to Castelul Bran by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

17h 4mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.7 km
Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Castelul Bran via București, Autogara Militari, Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, Bucharest Otopeni Airport, and Bran in around 16h 24m.

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