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How to get fromIstanbul to Schelaby plane, train, bus, night train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Schela by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeIST - OTP
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Vădeni Hm.train
    7h 23m
    $129–310

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestnighttrainBosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Vădeni Hm.trainIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Galaţi
    15h 34m
    $53–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Vama Galațibus
    14h 38m
    $109–114

  4. Drive 748.4 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Schelacar748.4 km
    11h 35m
    $120–173

  5. Fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)planeIST - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chişinău Sud Vest to Galaţibus
    8h 37m
    $118–231

  6. Bus via Mangalia

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar to Mangaliabus
    2. Take the bus from Mangalia to Şendrenibus
    17h 21m
    $57–85

  7. Bus via Galati Casa de Cultura a Sindicatelor

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Galati Casa de Cultura a Sindicatelorbus
    17h 52m
    $56–92

Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Schela, Galați, Romania?

Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Istanbul to Vama Galați twice a week. Tickets cost $90 and the journey takes 14h 13m.

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