What is the cheapest way to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs 2.600 ₺ - 4.500 ₺ and takes 25h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Satu Mare and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Satu Mare to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Satu Mare and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Satu Mare to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare and arriving at Yenikapi via Carei, Brașov, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 26m.

How far is it from Satu Mare to Istanbul?

The distance between Satu Mare and Istanbul is 910 km. The road distance is 1216.1 km.

How do I travel from Satu Mare to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 25h 10m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Satu Mare to Istanbul bus from?

Satu Mare to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Satu Mare station.

Where do I catch the Satu Mare to Istanbul train from?

Satu Mare to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Carei station.

Bus or fly from Satu Mare to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.400 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 25h 10m.

Where does the Satu Mare to Istanbul bus arrive?

Satu Mare to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Satu Mare and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Satu Mare. It is currently 5:56 AM in Satu Mare and 6:56 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Satu Mare to Istanbul train arrive?

Satu Mare to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Brasov station.

Can I drive from Satu Mare to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Satu Mare to Istanbul is 1216 km. It takes approximately 16h 1m to drive from Satu Mare to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Satu Mare to Istanbul?

Book your Satu Mare to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4291+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Satu Mare to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, 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 from Satu Mare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane SUJ - IST
5h 15m
₺5,674–22,797
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carei to Brasovtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
25h 26m
₺2,695–4,452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Satu Mare to București, Autogara Militaribus 3905
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
25h 10m
₺3,430–5,624
Night train
1. Take the night train from Satu Mare to Bucharestnighttrain Satu Mare - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
24h 45m
₺3,743–4,703
Train to Oradea International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Oradeatrain
2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Istanbul (IST)plane OMR - IST
10h 34m
₺7,519–10,645
Bus via Sibiu
1. Take the bus from Satu Mare to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Sibiubus
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Razgradbus
4. Take the bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
26h 25m
₺3,641–5,478
Drive 1,216.1 km
1. Drive from Satu Mare to Istanbulcar 1,216.1 km
16h 1m
₺8,409–12,146

Satu Mare to Istanbul by bus

7Weekly Buses

25h 10mAverage Duration

₺3,430Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Satu Mare to Istanbul.

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Distance: 909.7 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Satu Mare, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air UK fly from Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Satu Mare to İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari in around 25h 10m.

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