What is the cheapest way to get from Sibiu to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Sibiu to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 16h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sibiu to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Sibiu to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sibiu and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sibiu to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Sibiu and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Sibiu and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Sibiu to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sibiu and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Sibiu to Istanbul?

The distance between Sibiu and Istanbul is 960 km. The road distance is 871.6 km.

How do I travel from Sibiu to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Sibiu to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 16h 55m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 4.800 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Sibiu to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Sibiu to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sibiu to Istanbul bus from?

Sibiu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fany, depart from Sibiu station.

Where do I catch the Sibiu to Istanbul train from?

Sibiu to Istanbul train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Sibiu station.

Where does the Sibiu to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sibiu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Sibiu and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Sibiu. It is currently 8:11 PM in Sibiu and 9:11 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Sibiu to Istanbul train arrive?

Sibiu to Istanbul train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Sibiu to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sibiu to Istanbul is 872 km. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Sibiu to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4472+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Sibiu to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train

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

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

Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sibiu to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane CLJ - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 35m
₺5,079–11,720
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sibiu to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
16h 32m
₺1,624–2,434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sibiu to București, Autogara Militaribus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
16h 55m
₺2,556–4,784
Night train
1. Take the night train from Sibiu to Bucharestnighttrain Lokoshaza - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
16h 32m
₺2,231–3,038
Drive 871.6 km
1. Drive from Sibiu to Istanbulcar 871.6 km
11h 37m
₺5,978–8,635
Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Sibiu to Bucuresti Nordtrain
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
11h 23m
₺3,861–10,299
Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Sibiu to Bucuresti Nordtrain
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
10h 57m
₺5,744–10,540
Train, bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Sibiu to Simeriatrain
2. Take the bus from Simeria to Timisoara Airportbus
3. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane TSR - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 52m
₺5,541–13,122
Bus via Razgrad
1. Take the bus from Sibiu to Razgradbus
2. Take the bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 55 / ...
17h 40m
₺2,733–3,882

Sibiu to Istanbul by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 55mAverage Duration

₺2,556Cheapest Price

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Distance: 959.7 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Sibiu, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Sibiu to İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari in around 16h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sibiu to Yenikapi via Bucharest, Halkali, and Halkali in around 16h 32m.

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