There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Sector 2 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 39m$104–251Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
10h 51m$23–42Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
11h$49–72Drive 632.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Sector 2632.7 km
8h 2m$101–146Bus via Curba
- Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Bucurest LUKOIL
13h 18m$65–95
Istanbul to Sector 2 by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sector 2 is to night train which costs $22 - $45 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sector 2 is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Sector 2. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 via Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sector 2. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Obor via Halkali and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Istanbul and Sector 2 is 490 km. The road distance is 632.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sector 2 without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Istanbul to Sector 2, including transfers.
Istanbul to Sector 2 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Sector 2 train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sector 2 is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sector 2, 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
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Bucurest LUKOIL
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Sector 2 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Sector 2 is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:12 PM in Istanbul and 5:12 PM in Sector 2.
Istanbul to Sector 2 train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sector 2 is 633 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Istanbul to Sector 2.
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