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Bucharest to Istanbul
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Bucharest, Romania → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest
8 h 12 min
Car
631 km.
from $34
Other
4 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
443 km.
from $198.17
4 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
445 km.
from $198.17
5 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
445 km.
from $210.17
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41 м
41 м
Turn right onto Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu
Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu, 157 м
157 м
Keep left onto Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu
Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu, 345 м
345 м
Turn right
8 м
8 м
Turn left onto Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu
Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu, 2 km 802 м
2 km 802 м
Keep right
5 km 494 м
5 km 494 м
Continue onto Șoseaua Giurgiului and drive toward Giurgiu
Șoseaua Giurgiului, Giurgiu, 168 м
168 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 1 km 674 м
1 km 674 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 1 km 507 м
1 km 507 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 1 km 507 м
1 km 507 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 3 km 572 м
3 km 572 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 2 km 146 м
2 km 146 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 2 km 72 м
2 km 72 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 1 km 96 м
1 km 96 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 2 km 432 м
2 km 432 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
10 km 56 м
10 km 56 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
2 km 686 м
2 km 686 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
3 km 496 м
3 km 496 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
19 km 934 м
19 km 934 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto DN5
2 km 466 м
2 km 466 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Centura Giurgiu
Centura Giurgiu, 5 km 174 м
5 km 174 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Progresului
Strada Progresului, 1 km 671 м
1 km 671 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
1 km 532 м
1 km 532 м
Keep right onto DN5
4 km 707 м
4 km 707 м
Keep right onto 2
249 м
249 м
Keep right onto 2
476 м
476 м
Turn right onto 2
191 м
191 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Тутракан
бул. Тутракан, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Тутракан
бул. Тутракан, 5 km 993 м
5 km 993 м
Turn left onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 457 м
457 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 1 km 764 м
1 km 764 м
Turn left onto бул. Неофит Бозвели
бул. Неофит Бозвели, 1 km 538 м
1 km 538 м
Continue onto бул. Христо Ботев
бул. Христо Ботев, 4 km 237 м
4 km 237 м
Continue onto 2
53 km 66 м
53 km 66 м
Keep right
2 km 448 м
2 km 448 м
Continue onto бул. Априлско въстание
бул. Априлско въстание, 3 km 800 м
3 km 800 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto бул. Априлско въстание
бул. Априлско въстание, 495 м
495 м
Turn right onto Търговищко шосе
Търговищко шосе, 1 km 116 м
1 km 116 м
Turn slight right onto 49
19 km 715 м
19 km 715 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 49
12 km 862 м
12 km 862 м
Keep right and drive toward Омуртаг, София
Омуртаг, София, 2 km 71 м
2 km 71 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 4
21 km 33 м
21 km 33 м
Keep right
388 м
388 м
Keep left
41 м
41 м
Turn slight left onto 48
1 km 517 м
1 km 517 м
Turn right onto Цар Освободител
Цар Освободител, 1 km 43 м
1 km 43 м
Turn right onto Аспарух
Аспарух, 40 м
40 м
Turn right onto Христо Ботев
Христо Ботев, 88 м
88 м
Turn left onto Искър
Искър, 330 м
330 м
Turn slight left onto Искър
Искър, 104 м
104 м
Turn right onto Търновска
Търновска, 142 м
142 м
Turn left
461 м
461 м
Keep left onto 4802
1 km 681 м
1 km 681 м
Continue onto 48
74 km 617 м
74 km 617 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 7
28 km 917 м
28 km 917 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 7
81 km 385 м
81 km 385 м
Continue onto Edirne Lalapaşa Yolu
Edirne Lalapaşa Yolu, 20 km 212 м
20 km 212 м
Turn sharp left onto Lalapaşa Kavşağı and take O-3 toward İstanbul, Kırklareli, Havsa
Lalapaşa Kavşağı, İstanbul, Kırklareli, Havsa, O-3, 219 km 336 м
219 km 336 м
Keep right onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Avrupa Otoyolu, Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi, 1 km 569 м
1 km 569 м
Continue onto Avrupa Otoyolu and take O-3 toward Aksaray, Otogar
Avrupa Otoyolu, Aksaray, Otogar, O-3, 9 km 932 м
9 km 932 м
Keep right
1 km 987 м
1 km 987 м
Turn left
23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 222 м
222 м
Continue onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 1 km 719 м
1 km 719 м
Keep left
45 м
45 м
Turn right
59 м
59 м
Continue onto Sofular Caddesi
Sofular Caddesi, 150 м
150 м
Turn sharp right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 94 м
94 м
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul (State)?
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul (State) is to bus which costs $14.13 - $19.57 and takes 11h 26m.
What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul (State)?
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 .
Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Istanbul (State)?
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Yenikapi via Ruse, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
How far is it from Bucharest to Istanbul (State)?
The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul (State) is 488 km. The road distance is 634.7 km.
How do I travel from Bucharest to Istanbul (State) without a car?
The best way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul (State) without a car is to night train and train which takes 11h 5m and costs $11.96 - $21.74 .
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Istanbul (State)?
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Bucharest to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Bucharest to Istanbul (State) train from?
Bucharest to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
Bus or fly from Bucharest to Istanbul (State)?
The best way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul (State) is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $108.70 - $336.96 and takes 4h 21m.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul (State)?
Istanbul (State) is 1h ahead of Bucharest. It is currently 19:42 in Bucharest and 20:42 in Istanbul (State).
Where does the Bucharest to Istanbul (State) train arrive?
Bucharest to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse station.
Can I drive from Bucharest to Istanbul (State)?
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Istanbul (State) is 635 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Bucharest to Istanbul (State).
Which airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Airport?
Pegasus Airlines offers flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?
There are 4593+ hotels available in Istanbul (State). Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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