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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Otopeni is to night train which costs $24 - $45 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Otopeni is to drive which takes 8h 24m and costs $100 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Otopeni?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Otopeni. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Primaria Otopeni via Autogara Militari and Universitate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Otopeni?

The distance between Istanbul and Otopeni is 473 km. The road distance is 644 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Otopeni without a car is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $50 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Istanbul to Otopeni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Otopeni bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Otopeni bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Otopeni?

Otopeni is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:00 PM in Istanbul and 3:00 PM in Otopeni.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Otopeni?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Otopeni is 644 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Otopeni.

Where can I stay near Otopeni?

There are 5442+ hotels available in Otopeni.

Istanbul to Otopeni - 6 ways to travel via Metro, plane, bus, and night train

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Otopeni by train, plane, bus, night 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.

Metro to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
4h 27m
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
11h 24m
$25–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
11h 37m
$52–73
Drive 644 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Otopenicar 644 km
8h 24m
$103–149
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SAW - OTP
4h 46m
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Shumenbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus Pegasus 38 / ...
15h 41m
$53–67

Istanbul to Otopeni by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 37mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.1 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Bucharest twice a week. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 9h 8m.

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