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

The cheapest way to get from Transylvania to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 19h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Transylvania to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

How far is it from Transylvania to Istanbul?

The distance between Transylvania and Istanbul is 914 km. The road distance is 991.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Transylvania to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 18h 46m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Transylvania to Istanbul, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Transylvania to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Transylvania to Istanbul is to bus which takes 18h 46m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 7.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺ and takes 7h 12m.

Can I drive from Transylvania to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Transylvania to Istanbul is 991 km. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Transylvania to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4189+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Transylvania to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Transylvania to Istanbul by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the bus from Târgu Mureş to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane CLJ - IST
6h 39m
₺5,446–11,422
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Târgu Mureş to Brașovtrain
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
19h 53m
₺3,502–5,279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Târgu Mureş to București, Autogara Militaribus N910 / ...
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
18h 46m
₺4,376–7,072
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Târgu Mureș to Braşovbus
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
16h 17m
Fly Tirgu Mures to Istanbul
1. Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Istanbul (IST)plane TGM - IST
7h 12m
₺6,220–21,442
Fly Tirgu Mures to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TGM - SAW
7h 20m
₺3,733–15,463
Bus, train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Târgu Mureș to Braşovbus
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
10h 32m
Bus via Afumaţi
1. Take the bus from Târgu Mureș Balint Trans to București Autogara CDIbus
2. Take the bus from Bucurest LUKOIL to Istanbul Esenlerbus
22h 33m
₺5,558–6,866
Drive 991.3 km
1. Drive from Transylvania to Istanbulcar 991.3 km
13h 36m
₺7,003–10,115

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST) flights

18Weekly Planes

2h 32mAverage Duration

₺3,509Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Transylvania to Istanbul.

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Distance: 914.3 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Transylvania to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Târgu Mureş and București, Autogara Militari in around 18h 46m. Alternatively, Ulendo Airlink, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily.

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