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How to get fromIstanbul to Sud-Estby plane, bus, night train, train or car

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

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  1. Fly to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND)planeIST - CND
    2h 51m
    $134–529

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to ConstanțabusFlixBus 1998
    10h 10m
    $25–70

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestnighttrainBosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to ConstanţatrainIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Constanţa / ...
    13h 52m
    $31–71

  4. Drive 564.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Sud-Estcar564.8 km
    8h 30m
    $90–130

  5. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeIST - OTP
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Constanţatrain
    5h 41m
    $112–280

  6. Fly to Varna Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)planeIST - VAR
    2. Take the bus from Nisipurile de Aur to Constantabus
    5h 56m
    $241–544

  7. Bus via Obzor

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Obzor AvtogarabusArda - Tur
    2. Take the bus from Obzor to Constantabus
    11h 55m
    $49–92

Istanbul to Sud-Est by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sud-Est, Romania?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanța once daily. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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