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How to get fromRomania to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Romania to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OTP - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 1m
    ₺3,535–9,635

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    11h 1m
    ₺582–1,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1998
    12h 52m
    ₺2,451–4,151

  4. Drive 631.3 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Istanbulcar car 631.3 km
    8h 16m
    ₺4,711–6,805

  5. Fly Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul

    1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane CLJ - IST
    4h 58m
    ₺4,781–12,549

  6. Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TSR - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 1m
    ₺4,625–10,125

  7. Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane OTP - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 23m
    ₺4,138–11,158

  8. Bus to Varna Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Constanta to Varnabus bus
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAR - IST
    7h 31m
    ₺9,791–23,255

  9. Bus via Shumen

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus bus Pegasus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus bus
    14h 21m
    ₺2,122–3,386

Romania to Istanbul by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,400–4,100 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺500–1,411 and the journey takes 9h 8m.

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