What is the cheapest way to get from Izmail to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Izmail to Istanbul is to bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station which costs 1.200 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Izmail to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Izmail to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 9h 4m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Izmail and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Izmail station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Izmail Bus station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Varna Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Izmail to Istanbul?

The distance between Izmail and Istanbul is 758 km. The road distance is 819.5 km.

How do I travel from Izmail to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Izmail to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.700 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Izmail to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 12h 35m to get from Izmail to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Izmail to Istanbul bus from?

Izmail to Istanbul bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Izmail Bus station.

Where does the Izmail to Istanbul bus arrive?

Izmail to Istanbul bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Varna Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Izmail and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Izmail. It is currently 6:45 PM in Izmail and 7:45 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Izmail to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Izmail to Istanbul is 820 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Izmail to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4444+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Izmail to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Izmail to Istanbul by bus, car, car ferry, train, night train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Izmail Bus station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
12h 35m
₺1,855–2,659
Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Izmail Bus station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Varna to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N2024
13h 50m
₺1,255–3,059
Drive, car ferry, train, night train
1. Drive from Izmail to Orlivkacar
2. Take the car ferry from Orlivka to Isacceacarferry
3. Take the train from Tulcea Oraş Hm. to Medgidiatrain
4. Take the train from Medgidia to Bucharesttrain
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
18h 44m
₺2,558–4,909
Drive 819.5 km
1. Drive from Izmail to Istanbulcar 819.5 km
12h 40m
₺5,456–7,881
Bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Izmail Bus station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul (IST)plane RMO - IST
10h 51m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Plauru to Tulceaferry
2. Take the bus from Tulcea to Constantabus
3. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
17h 25m
Bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Izmail Bus station to Chisinau Airportbus
2. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane RMO - SAW
10h 58m
Bus to Varna Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Izmail Bus station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
9h 4m
₺6,495–15,369
Ferry, bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Plauru to Tulceaferry
2. Take the bus from Tulcea to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
11h 21m
Ferry, train to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Plauru to Tulceaferry
2. Take the train from Tulcea Oraş Hm. to Ram. M.K.P. Aj. M.train
3. Fly from Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND) to Istanbul (IST)plane CND - IST
9h 32m

Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

37Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

₺2,258Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Izmail to Istanbul.

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Distance: 757.9 km
Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Izmail, Ukraine and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Izmail Bus station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Varna Central Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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