There are 6 ways to get from Sector 1 to Istanbul by plane, taxi, bus, night train, car, or train
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Fly to Istanbul, taxi
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)OTP - IST
- Take the taxi from Istanbul (IST) to Istanbul
4h 9m₺4,348–10,748Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
10h 55m₺897–1,664Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
13h 12m₺2,088–3,188Drive 639.3 km
- Drive from Sector 1 to Istanbul639.3 km
8h 16m₺4,299–6,209Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)OTP - SAW
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
4h 53m₺4,561–20,069Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumen
- Take the bus from Shumen to Istanbul Otogari
15h 24m₺1,369–2,919
Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sector 1 to Istanbul is to night train which costs 850 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Sector 1 to Istanbul is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sector 1 to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Pasaj Grant and arriving at Istanbul Otogar via București, Autogara Militari and Ayvalıdere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sector 1 to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Parc Bazilescu and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Sector 1 and Istanbul is 481 km. The road distance is 639.3 km.
The best way to get from Sector 1 to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 13h 12m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Sector 1 to Istanbul, including transfers.
Sector 1 to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Sector 1 to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
Sector 1 to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
What companies run services between Sector 1, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?
FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,000–3,100 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺850–1,600 and the journey takes 9h 8m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–9,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–9,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–6,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–11,000
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,600
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺850–1,300
- 1st Class
- ₺1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- 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
- ₺2,000–3,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- omega_group@abv.bg
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Buchurest to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en/transport_company/omega+group+84
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Shumen to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,750
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–1,700
TOPRAK TAKSİ MİMAROBA
- Phone
- +90 552 738 05 05
- Website
- topraktaksi.business.site
Sahil Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 881 42 40
Kaya Vip Travel
- Phone
- +905321200904
- Website
- kayaviptravel.com
Albatros Taksi
- Phone
- +902128816668
3E Transfer
- Phone
- +90 850 305 3008
- Website
- transfer3e.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Sector 1. It is currently 9:25 AM in Sector 1 and 10:25 AM in Istanbul.
Sector 1 to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sector 1 to Istanbul is 639 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Sector 1 to Istanbul.
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