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How to get fromIstanbul to Tulceaby plane, bus, night train, train or car

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

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeIST - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Tulceabus
    7h 16m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Sloboziabus
    2. Take the bus from Slobozia to Tulceabus
    18h 21m
    $38–76

  3. Bus via Constanța

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanta Bus StationbusGns-05
    2. Take the bus from Constanta to Tulceabus
    15h
    $45–94

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Medgidiatrain
    3. Take the train from Medgidia to Tulcea Oraştrain
    17h 40m
    $45–79

  5. Drive 690.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Tulceacar690.1 km
    10h 3m
    $110–159

  6. Fly to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND)planeIST - CND
    2. Take the train from Ram. M.K.P. Aj. M. to Tulcea Oraştrain
    5h 33m
    $141–704

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanta Bus StationbusGns-05
    2. Take the train from Constanţa to Tulcea OraştrainR: Constanţa - Tulcea Oraş
    15h 4m
    $44–88

Istanbul to Tulcea by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tulcea, Romania?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Tulcea via Constanta Bus Station and Constanta in around 15h.

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