Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Podu Turculuiby bus, night train, train, car or plane

Find Transport to Podu Turcului

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Podu Turcului 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.

  1. Bus via Bucharest

    best
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitaribusN1998
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara DLS to Adjudbus
    16h 29m
    $75–102

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestnighttrainBosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to AdjudtrainIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Suceava / ...
    15h 46m
    $61–86

  3. Drive 897 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Podu Turculuicar897 km
    11h 14m
    $143–207

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeIST - OTP
    3. Take the train from Bucharest to Adjudtrain
    10h 19m
    $116–266

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Galati Casa de Cultura a Sindicatelorbus
    2. Take the bus from Galati Casa de Cultura a Sindicatelor to Adjudbus
    20h 59m
    $79–121

  6. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)planeIST - RMO
    3. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Goteștibus
    4. Drive from Gotești to Podu Turculuicar
    10h 51m
    $191–305

  7. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Iași International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Iași International Airport (IAS)planeIST - IAS
    3. Take the train from Iași to Bârladtrain
    9h 39m
    $109–320

  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)planeSAW - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Goteștibus
    3. Drive from Gotești to Podu Turculuicar
    10h 49m
    $283–410

  9. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeSAW - OTP
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Adjudtrain
    10h 22m
    $143–351

  10. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND)planeIST - CND
    3. Take the train from Medgidia to Adjudtrain
    11h 2m
    $154–551

Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Podu Turcului via București, Autogara Militari, Complex Apusului, Piata Virgiliu, Bucureşti Autogara DLS, and Adjud in around 16h 29m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

Trips from Istanbul

Trips to Podu Turcului

Popular routes