There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Sector 3 by plane, subway, 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, subway
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)IST - OTP
- Take the subway from Gara de Nord to Titan
2h 55m$99–251Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
11h 7m$23–42Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
10h 37m$49–71Drive 632.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Sector 3632.9 km
8h 3m$101–146Bus via Curba
- Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Bucurest LUKOIL
13h 38m$70–94
Istanbul to Sector 3 by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sector 3 is to night train which costs $22 - $45 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sector 3 is to fly and subway which takes 2h 55m and costs $95 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Sector 3. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Kemal Pasa and arriving at Barajul Dunarii via Curba and Sportului. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sector 3. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Titan via Halkali and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Istanbul and Sector 3 is 502 km. The road distance is 632.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sector 3 without a car is to bus which takes 10h 37m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Istanbul to Sector 3, including transfers.
Istanbul to Sector 3 bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, depart from Istanbul Kemal Pasa station.
Istanbul to Sector 3 train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Sector 3 bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, arrive at Bucurest LUKOIL station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sector 3, Romania?
FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 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
- $65–210
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–210
- 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
- +40 213193601
- contact@metrorex.ro
- Website
- metrorex.ro
Subway from Gara de Nord to Titan
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- visitbucharest.today
- 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
- $45–70
- 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
Sector 3 is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:38 PM in Istanbul and 6:38 PM in Sector 3.
Istanbul to Sector 3 train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sector 3 is 633 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Istanbul to Sector 3.
There are 5311+ hotels available in Sector 3.
















