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How to get fromSulina to Istanbulby ferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sulina to Istanbul by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, bus via Medgidia

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Sulina to Tulceaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Tulcea Oraş Hm. to Medgidiatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    20h 32m
    ₺2,470–4,760

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Sulina to Tulceaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tulcea to Sloboziabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Slobozia to Istanbulbus bus
    22h 54m
    ₺2,300–4,040

  3. Ferry, train to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Sulina to Tulceaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Tulcea Oraş Hm. to Ram. M.K.P. Aj. M.train train
    3. Fly from Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane CND - IST
    12h 32m
    ₺8,380–28,480

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Sulina to Tulceaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Tulcea Oraş Hm. to Constanţatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    20h 47m
    ₺2,510–4,610

  5. Ferry, bus, bus to Varna Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Sulina to Tulceaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tulcea to Hârşovabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hârşova to Varnabus bus
    4. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAR - IST
    16h 6m
    ₺11,090–21,610

Sulina to Istanbul by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,470Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sulina to Istanbul. However, you can take the ferry to Tulcea, walk to Tulcea Oraş Hm., take the train to Medgidia, take the train to Constanţa, walk to Constanța, then take the bus to İstanbul Esenler bus station. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Tulcea, walk to Tulcea Oraş Hm., take the train to Ram. M.K.P. Aj. M., take the taxi to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler.

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