How to Travel from
Calafat to Istanbul
by Train, Rideshare or Car
Schedule
Calafat, Romania → Istanbul, Turkey
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Two ways to Travel from Calafat to Istanbul
Composite routes from Calafat to Istanbul
Cheapest
8 h 38 min
Car
785 km.
from $43
Other
8 h 38 min
Rideshare
785 km.
from $10.24
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Calafat to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$76.43
Citylines
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$42.04
Alpar Turizm
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$38.22
Kamil Koc
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66
Arda Tur
Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.41
Nis Ekspres
Bus from Vratarnica to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$19.11
SP Adio
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Pristina
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70
Darkom Prevoz
Phone:
+381 12 643060
Website:
facebook.com/ORIGINALDARKOMDOO/
Bus from Brestovačka banja to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$305.73
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$57.32–$254.77
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64
Plane from Niš Constantine The Great Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.79
Fly Armenia Airways
Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.12–$280.25
Air Serbia
Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Niš Constantine The Great Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.79
Tarom
Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$92.72
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$12.10
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Calafat to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Calafat to Istanbul is to bus and train via Sofia which costs $35.87 - $53.26 and takes 19h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Calafat to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Calafat to Istanbul is to drive and bus and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Calafat and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct bus from Calafat to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Calafat and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
How far is it from Calafat to Istanbul?
The distance between Calafat and Istanbul is 813 km. The road distance is 785.2 km.
How do I travel from Calafat to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Calafat to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .
How long does it take to get from Calafat to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 14h 20m to get from Calafat to Istanbul, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Calafat to Istanbul bus from?
Calafat to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calafat station.
Train or bus from Calafat to Istanbul?
The best way to get from Calafat to Istanbul is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.13 - $97.83 and takes 18h 4m.
Where does the Calafat to Istanbul bus arrive?
Calafat to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.
What is the time difference between Calafat and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Calafat. It is currently 19:54 in Calafat and 20:54 in Istanbul.
Can I drive from Calafat to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Calafat to Istanbul is 785 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Calafat to Istanbul.
How do I get a bus ticket from Calafat to Istanbul?
Book your Calafat to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Istanbul?
There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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