There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Pomen by bus, night train, car, plane, shuttle, or train
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Bus via Ruse
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Vama Rusebus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Pomenbus
13h 3m$33–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Rusebus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Pomenbus
15h$20–45Night train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Byalanighttrain Bosphor Express
9h 38m$28–50Drive 509.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Pomencar 509.2 km
6h 46m$81–116Fly Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
- Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
- Take the bus from Ruse to Pomenbus
9h 12m$195–467Bus #2
- Take the bus from Instabul to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Route 1800
- Take the bus from Ruse to Pomenbus
18h$39–56Fly Istanbul to Varna Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane IST - VAR
- Take the train from Varna to Popovotrain
8h 42m$206–437Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SAW - OTP
- Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
- Take the bus from Ruse to Pomenbus
9h 32m$213–506Fly Istanbul to Sofia Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Borovotrain
12h 11m$107–246
Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Pomen is to night train which costs $27 - $50 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Pomen is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Pomen. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Pomen via Dunav most and Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Istanbul and Pomen is 646 km. The road distance is 509.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Pomen without a car is to bus via Ruse which takes 13h 3m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from Istanbul to Pomen, including transfers.
Istanbul to Pomen bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Pomen bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Vama Ruse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Pomen is 509 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Istanbul to Pomen.
There are two+ hotels available in Pomen.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Pomen, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Istanbul to Pomen via Dunav most and Ruse in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Byala twice a week. Tickets cost $16–31 and the journey takes 7h 19m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
Flights from Istanbul to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–290
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–210
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Byala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–31
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $16–23
- 1st Class
- $22–28
Train from Varna to Popovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $8–10
Train from Sofia Sever to Borovo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $10–15
- 1st Class
- $14–18
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- autogara@mtc.md
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Istanbul to Vama Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- info@avtogararuse.org
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Ruse to Pomen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Ruse Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- info@atlastaxi.eu
- Website
- atlastaxi.eu
Shuttle from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://atlastaxi.eu/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $17–21
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