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

The cheapest way to get from Transylvania to Istanbul is to bus which costs 2.400 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Transylvania to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Transylvania and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Transylvania to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Band and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Târgu Mureş and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

How far is it from Transylvania to Istanbul?

The distance between Transylvania and Istanbul is 912 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 train and night train via Braşov which takes 20h and costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Transylvania to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Transylvania to Istanbul bus from?

Transylvania to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Târgu Mureş station.

Bus or fly from Transylvania to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Transylvania to Istanbul is to bus which takes 20h 5m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 4.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Transylvania to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

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 4400+ 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
7h 57m
₺5,131–11,542
Bus
cheapest
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
20h 5m
₺2,451–4,262
Train, night train via Braşov
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
20h
₺3,499–5,275
Drive 991.3 km
1. Drive from Transylvania to Istanbulcar 991.3 km
13h 36m
₺6,875–9,931
Fly Tirgu Mures to Istanbul
1. Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Istanbul (IST)plane TGM - IST
7h 12m
₺5,516–18,437
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
9h 44m
₺4,529–17,458
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
11h 55m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Târgu Mureş to Războienitrain
2. Take the train from Războieni to Videletrain
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkalinighttrain
25h 32m
₺3,289–4,307
Bus via Galați
1. Take the bus from Târgu Mureș to Galaţi Casa de Cultura a Sindicatelorbus
2. Take the bus from Galati Casa de Cultura a Sindicatelor to Istanbulbus
25h 39m
₺3,968–5,479

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

26Weekly Planes

2h 50mAverage Duration

₺3,858Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Transylvania to Istanbul.

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Distance: 912.5 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Band to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureş, and București, Autogara Militari in around 20h 5m. Alternatively, Ulendo Airlink, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Istanbul (IST) once daily.

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