There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Sector 1 by plane, bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)IST - OTP
2h 8m$101–246Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
10h 53m$23–42Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
10h 47m$49–73Drive 638.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Sector 1638.1 km
8h 9m$102–147Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus StopCitylines 56 / ...
- Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurest
15h 48m$47–57
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 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sector 1 is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $100 - $250.
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 10h 53m.
The distance between Istanbul and Sector 1 is 476 km. The road distance is 638.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sector 1 without a car is to bus which takes 10h 47m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 8m 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.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sector 1 is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sector 1, Romania?
Anima Wings, Turkish Airlines, and Tarom fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–190
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–190
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- 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
- +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
- $45–75
- 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
- $17–24
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en/transport_company/omega+group+84
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Sector 1 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Sector 1 is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:59 AM in Istanbul and 9:59 AM 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 9m to drive from Istanbul to Sector 1.
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