There are 9 ways to get from Romania to Istanbul by plane, bus, night train, car, or train
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Fly Iași International Airport to Istanbul
best- Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Istanbul (IST)plane IAS - IST
2h 26m₺3,900–11,000Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
10h 59m₺995–1,715Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
12h 48m₺2,352–4,052Drive 630.8 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Istanbulcar 630.8 km
8h 17m₺4,501–6,502Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 55mFly Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane CLJ - IST
4h 57m₺4,000–9,500Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane TSR - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 1mFly Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 18mBus via Primaria Afumati
- Take the bus from Bucurest LUKOIL to Istanbul Esenlerbus
15h 38m₺3,000–4,200
Romania to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Romania to Istanbul is to night train which costs 950 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Romania to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Romania to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Romania and Istanbul is 707 km. The road distance is 630.8 km.
The best way to get from Romania to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 12h 48m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Romania to Istanbul, including transfers.
Romania to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Romania to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Romania to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.300 ₺ - 4.100 ₺ and takes 12h 48m.
What companies run services between Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?
Ulendo Airlink flies from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,300–4,000 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–8,500
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–9,000
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–9,000
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–28,000
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–14,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–8,500
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–9,000
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–14,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–6,500
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–8,500
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–11,000
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Iași International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–7,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–12,000
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,700
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺950–1,400
- 1st Class
- ₺1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–4,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Bus from Bucurest LUKOIL to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–4,200
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
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More Questions & Answers
Romania to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Romania to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Istanbul is 631 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Romania to Istanbul.
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