What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Podu Olt?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Podu Olt is to night train and train which costs $45 - $75 and takes 16h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Podu Olt?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Podu Olt is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 50m and costs $130 - $500.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Podu Olt?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Podu Olt. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Podu Olt via Halkali and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Podu Olt?

The distance between Istanbul and Podu Olt is 886 km. The road distance is 854.4 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Podu Olt without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Podu Olt without a car is to bus which takes 15h 38m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Podu Olt?

It takes approximately 15h 38m to get from Istanbul to Podu Olt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Podu Olt train from?

Istanbul to Podu Olt train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Podu Olt?

Podu Olt is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:40 PM in Istanbul and 9:40 PM in Podu Olt.

Where does the Istanbul to Podu Olt train arrive?

Istanbul to Podu Olt train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Podu Olt?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Podu Olt is 854 km. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Istanbul to Podu Olt.

Where can I stay near Podu Olt?

There are 1381+ hotels available in Podu Olt.

Istanbul to Podu Olt - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Podu Olt by bus, 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
best
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Tălmaciu
15h 38m
$63–105
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Podu OltIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Sibiu / ...
16h 54m
$50–72
Drive 854.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Podu Olt854.4 km
11h 10m
$137–197
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, train
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 train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vest
4. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Podu Olt
11h 39m
$103–236
Bus via Razgrad
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Razgrad Central Bus StationCitylines 56 / ...
2. Take the bus from Razgrad to Sibiu
20h 45m
$70–97
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 Sibiu
11h 10m
$126–254
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Craiova Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Craiova Airport (CRA)IST - CRA
3. Take the train from Pieleşti Hm. to Podu Olt
9h 50m
$137–494
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SAW - OTP
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vest
3. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Podu Olt
11h 42m
$140–261

Istanbul to Podu Olt by bus and train

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15h 38mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 886.2 km
Duration: 15h 38m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Podu Olt, Romania?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Podu Olt via București, Autogara Militari, Tălmaciu, and Tălmaciu Hm. in around 15h 38m.

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