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 850 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ 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 8h 35m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

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 847 km. The road distance is 819.8 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 1.400 ₺ - 2.100 ₺.

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 3:05 PM in Izmail and 4:05 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 34m to drive from Izmail to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4300+ 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 Station
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 49 / ...
12h 35m
₺1,493–2,091
Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Izmail Bus station to Varna Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Varna to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus N2024
13h 50m
₺893–2,491
Drive, car ferry, train, night train
1. Drive from Izmail to Orlivka
2. Take the car ferry from Orlivka to Isaccea
3. Take the train from Tulcea Oraş to Medgidia
4. Take the train from Medgidia to Bucharest
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
19h 11m
₺2,512–4,671
Drive 819.8 km
1. Drive from Izmail to Istanbul819.8 km
12h 34m
₺5,355–7,734
Bus to Varna Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Izmail Bus station to Varna Central Bus Station
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)VAR - IST
8h 35m
₺6,723–18,291
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Plauru to Tulcea
2. Take the bus from Tulcea to Constanta
3. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus station
17h 25m
Ferry, bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Plauru to Tulcea
2. Take the bus from Tulcea to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)OTP - IST
10h 52m
Ferry, train to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Plauru to Tulcea
2. Take the train from Tulcea Oraş to Ram. M.K.P. Aj. M.
3. Fly from Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND) to Istanbul (IST)CND - IST
9h 12m
Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Izmail Bus station to Starosinna Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chişinău Central Bus Station
3. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul (IST)RMO - IST
14h 8m
₺6,330–11,526
Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Izmail Bus station to Starosinna Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chişinău Central Bus Station
3. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)RMO - SAW
14h 45m
₺9,243–14,547

Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

₺5,336Cheapest Price

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Distance: 846.6 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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