What is the cheapest way to get from Romania to Turkey?

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Turkey is to night train which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Romania to Turkey?

The fastest way to get from Romania to Turkey is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Turkey?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at İskenderpaşa via București, Autogara Militari and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Turkey?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Romania to Turkey?

The distance between Romania and Turkey is 489 km. The road distance is 631.2 km.

How do I travel from Romania to Turkey without a car?

The best way to get from Romania to Turkey without a car is to bus which takes 13h 41m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Romania to Turkey?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Romania to Turkey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Turkey bus from?

Romania to Turkey bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Turkey train from?

Romania to Turkey train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Bus or fly from Romania to Turkey?

The best way to get from Romania to Turkey is to bus which takes 13h 41m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 4.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 4.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Romania to Turkey bus arrive?

Romania to Turkey bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Romania to Turkey train arrive?

Romania to Turkey train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.

Can I drive from Romania to Turkey?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Turkey is 631 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Romania to Turkey.

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 4233+ hotels available in Turkey.

Romania to Turkey - 9 ways to travel via plane, Metro, bus, night train

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

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul, Metro
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 42m
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
11h 1m
₺998–1,720
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
13h 41m
₺2,391–4,011
Drive 631.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Istanbulcar 631.2 km
8h 16m
₺4,542–6,561
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane CLJ - IST
4h 58m
₺4,000–10,000
Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul, Metro
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane TSR - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 1m
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Antalya Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane OTP - AYT
5h 54m
₺5,971–18,565
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 5m
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus Pegasus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
14h 37m
₺1,833–2,989

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) flights

45Weekly Planes

1h 36mAverage Duration

₺3,331Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.2 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Romania and Turkey?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,300–3,900 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺950–1,700 and the journey takes 9h 8m.

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