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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ploieşti to Istanbul

Composite routes from Ploieşti to Istanbul

Cheapest
9 h 20 min
Car
711 km.
from $39
Other
5 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
497 km.
from $10.87
13 h 15 min
498 km.
from $100.59
5 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
497 km.
from $10.87
16 h 55 min
Train
498 km.
from $80.67

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ploiești to București,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$82.80

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Shumen Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$38.22

Omega Group

Phone:
+359 878 155 116
Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/en/transport_company/omega+group+84
Bus from Buchurest to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Huntur

Phone:
+90 212 658 00 61
Email:
Website:
huntur.com.tr/
Bus from Shumen Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.94–$42.04

Transfer Low Cost

Phone:
+4 0268 455555
Email:
Website:
transfer-lowcost.ro/
Bus from Ploieşti to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Train operators

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$8.92
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$8.92

Regio Călători

Phone:
0310 800 900
Email:
Website:
regiocalatori.ro/
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.06–$3.69

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Email:
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.97

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.33–$6.11
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.29

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.95–$7.64
Train from Ruse to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.11–$10.19
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$31.91

Astra Trans Carpatic

Phone:
0751.525.520
Email:
Website:
astratranscarpatic.ro/
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.10–$7.64

Transferoviar Calatori

Phone:
+40 238 434 380
Email:
Website:
transferoviarcalatori.ro/ro/
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.29–$2.93
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.06

S.C. Softrans S.R.L.

Phone:
0351/40.91.53
Email:
Website:
softrans.ro/
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.35–$5.73

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.42–$267.51

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ploieşti to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs $18.48 - $33.70 and takes 17h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ploieşti to Istanbul is to drive which takes 9h 32m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Ploieşti and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ploieşti to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Ploiești and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ploieşti and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Ploieşti to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ploieşti Vest and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest, Ruse, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Ploieşti to Istanbul?

The distance between Ploieşti and Istanbul is 521 km. The road distance is 708.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ploieşti to Istanbul without a car is to train and night train via Svilengrad which takes 12h 42m and costs $23.91 - $36.96 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Ploieşti to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ploieşti to Istanbul bus from?

Ploieşti to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ploiești station.

Where do I catch the Ploieşti to Istanbul train from?

Ploieşti to Istanbul train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Ploieşti Vest station.

Where does the Ploieşti to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ploieşti and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Ploieşti. It is currently 09:25 in Ploieşti and 10:25 in Istanbul.

Where does the Ploieşti to Istanbul train arrive?

Ploieşti to Istanbul train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Ploieşti to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ploieşti to Istanbul is 709 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Ploieşti to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ploieşti to Istanbul?

Book your Ploieşti to Istanbul bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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