There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Lugoj by plane, bus, night train, 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane IST - TSR
- Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Lugojbus
6h 30mNight train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the night train from Videle to Lugojnighttrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Lokoshaza / ...
19h 46m$43–81Night train, train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Videle to Lugojtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Arad / ...
19h 28m$63–81Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Sofia to Lugojbus 1950
20h 10m$68–107Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurestbus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lugojbus
27h 21m$82–94Drive 1,005.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Lugojcar 1,005.5 km
11h 38m$161–232
Istanbul to Lugoj by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lugoj is to night train which costs $40 - $85 and takes 19h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lugoj is to drive which takes 11h 38m and costs $160 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lugoj. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Lugoj via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Lugoj. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lugoj via Halkali and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.
The distance between Istanbul and Lugoj is 884 km. The road distance is 1005.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Lugoj without a car is to night train and train which takes 19h 28m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Istanbul to Lugoj, including transfers.
Istanbul to Lugoj bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Lugoj train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Lugoj bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lugoj, Romania?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Lugoj via Sofia in around 20h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Lugoj via Halkali, Halkali, and Videle in around 19h 46m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Istanbul to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–230
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $20–28
- 1st Class
- $26–35
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Videle to Lugoj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $42–45
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Night train from Videle to Lugoj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $42–45
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +40 751 525 520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Night train from Videle to Lugoj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- +4-0729-770.870
- transolteanutour@yahoo.com
- Website
- transolteanu.ro
Bus from Timisoara Airport to Lugoj
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- transolteanu.ro
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Sofia to Lugoj
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–32
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–31
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- omega_group@abv.bg
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Shumen to Buchurest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en/transport_company/omega+group+84
- Phone
- +4 0250 997
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lugoj
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $38
- Schedules at
- normandia.autogari.ro
Want to know more about travelling around Romania
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Lugoj train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lugoj is 1006 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Istanbul to Lugoj.
Book your Istanbul to Lugoj bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are four+ hotels available in Lugoj.