There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Sector 1 by bus, plane, night train, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Istanbul, fly
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)IST - OTP
4h 52m$75–207Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
11h$23–42Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
10h 47m$50–85Drive 638 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Sector 1638 km
8h 14m$102–147Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SAW - OTP
4h 53mBus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus StopCitylines 56 / ...
- Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurest
15h 48m$46–58
Istanbul to Sector 1 by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sector 1 is to night train which costs $22 - $45 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sector 1 is to bus and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $75 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Sector 1. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Piata Crangasi via Complex Apusului. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sector 1. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Parc Bazilescu via Halkali and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Istanbul and Sector 1 is 482 km. The road distance is 638 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sector 1 without a car is to bus which takes 10h 47m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Istanbul to Sector 1, including transfers.
Istanbul to Sector 1 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Sector 1 train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Sector 1 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sector 1, Romania?
FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 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.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $21–30
- 1st Class
- $28–40
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- omega_group@abv.bg
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Shumen to Buchurest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en/transport_company/omega+group+84
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More Questions & Answers
Sector 1 is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:08 PM in Istanbul and 3:08 PM in Sector 1.
Istanbul to Sector 1 train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sector 1 is 638 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Istanbul to Sector 1.
There are 5365+ hotels available in Sector 1.


















