How to Travel from
Istanbul to Bucharest
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Istanbul, Turkey → Bucharest, Romania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Bucharest
Composite routes from Istanbul to Bucharest
Cheapest
8 h 4 min
Car
629 km.
from $34
Fastest
1 h 17 min
Plane
Other
4 h 33 min
Train, Plane
445 km.
from $196.65
4 h 53 min
Train, Plane
445 km.
from $197.83
4 h 33 min
Train, Plane
443 km.
from $196.65
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Continue onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 130 м
130 м
Turn left onto Horhor Caddesi
Horhor Caddesi, 41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı
Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı, 78 м
78 м
Turn left onto Yeşil Tekke Sokağı
Yeşil Tekke Sokağı, 1 km 717 м
1 km 717 м
Turn left onto Akdeniz Caddesi
Akdeniz Caddesi, 181 м
181 м
Turn right onto Koca Sinan Caddesi
Koca Sinan Caddesi, 359 м
359 м
Turn left onto Akşemsettin Caddesi
Akşemsettin Caddesi, 2 km 516 м
2 km 516 м
Keep left onto O-3 and take O-3 toward Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy
Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy, O-3, 228 km 100 м
228 km 100 м
Keep right onto Lalapaşa Kavşağı and take D535 toward Lalapaşa, Hamzabeyli
Lalapaşa Kavşağı, Lalapaşa, Hamzabeyli, D535, 21 km 545 м
21 km 545 м
Continue onto Hanlıyenice-Lalapaşa-Yolu
Hanlıyenice-Lalapaşa-Yolu, 19 km 640 м
19 km 640 м
Keep left
62 km 315 м
62 km 315 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 7
28 km 905 м
28 km 905 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 7
74 km 686 м
74 km 686 м
Keep left onto 4802
1 km 142 м
1 km 142 м
Turn left
24 м
24 м
Turn right onto Търновска
Търновска, 132 м
132 м
Turn left onto Искър
Искър, 48 м
48 м
Keep right onto Искър
Искър, 56 м
56 м
Turn slight right onto Искър
Искър, 100 м
100 м
Continue onto Искър
Искър, 230 м
230 м
Turn right onto Христо Ботев
Христо Ботев, 88 м
88 м
Turn left onto Аспарух
Аспарух, 40 м
40 м
Turn left onto Цар Освободител
Цар Освободител, 2 km 819 м
2 km 819 м
Turn slight right onto 4
21 km 826 м
21 km 826 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 4
2 km 102 м
2 km 102 м
Turn left onto 49
12 km 841 м
12 km 841 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 49
20 km 921 м
20 km 921 м
Turn left onto бул. Априлско въстание
бул. Априлско въстание, 489 м
489 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Априлско въстание
бул. Априлско въстание, 193 м
193 м
Keep left onto бул. Априлско въстание
бул. Априлско въстание, 3 km 911 м
3 km 911 м
Continue onto 204
2 km 516 м
2 km 516 м
Keep right onto 204
1 km 553 м
1 km 553 м
Turn left onto 2
57 km 585 м
57 km 585 м
Turn right onto бул. Васил Левски
бул. Васил Левски, 305 м
305 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Филип Станиславов
Филип Станиславов, 1 km 825 м
1 km 825 м
Turn sharp left onto Изгрев
Изгрев, 370 м
370 м
Turn right
6 km 956 м
6 km 956 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 2
336 м
336 м
Keep left
15 м
15 м
Keep right
89 м
89 м
Turn right
3 km 338 м
3 km 338 м
Keep right onto DN5
1 km 912 м
1 km 912 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada Progresului
Strada Progresului, 1 km 636 м
1 km 636 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Centura Giurgiu
Centura Giurgiu, 5 km 40 м
5 km 40 м
Keep right toward DN5
DN5, 3 km 555 м
3 km 555 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto DN5
2 km 465 м
2 km 465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
16 km 497 м
16 km 497 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
3 km 496 м
3 km 496 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
2 km 676 м
2 km 676 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
10 km 27 м
10 km 27 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN5
2 km 462 м
2 km 462 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 1 km 93 м
1 km 93 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 2 km 78 м
2 km 78 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 2 km 150 м
2 km 150 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, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 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, 1 km 678 м
1 km 678 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 165 м
165 м
Continue onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
Șoseaua Giurgiului, 4 km 119 м
4 km 119 м
Keep right onto Calea Șerban Vodă and drive toward Ploiești, Brașov
Calea Șerban Vodă, Ploiești, Brașov, 1 km 367 м
1 km 367 м
Turn left onto Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir
Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir, 1 km 936 м
1 km 936 м
Keep right onto Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir
Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir, 1 km 642 м
1 km 642 м
Keep right onto Piața Unirii and drive toward Pitești, Călărași, Urziceni
Piața Unirii, Pitești, Călărași, Urziceni, 83 м
83 м
Continue onto Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu
Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu, 1 km 522 м
1 km 522 м
Continue onto Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu
Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu, 209 м
209 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu
Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu, 182 м
182 м
Turn right onto Strada Ion Ghica
Strada Ion Ghica, 117 м
117 м
Turn right onto Strada Toma Caragiu
Strada Toma Caragiu, 94 м
94 м
Turn right
42 м
42 м
Turn right
32 м
32 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest is to bus which costs $14.13 - $19.57 and takes 10h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .
Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Bucharest?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Bucharest?
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Bucharest via Halkali and Byala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
How far is it from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The distance between Istanbul and Bucharest is 488 km. The road distance is 634.1 km.
How do I travel from Istanbul to Bucharest without a car?
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $14.13 - $19.57 .
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Istanbul to Bucharest, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Istanbul to Bucharest bus from?
Istanbul to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Where do I catch the Istanbul to Bucharest train from?
Istanbul to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Train, bus or fly from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $14.13 - $19.57 . There are no good options to train or fly between Istanbul to Bucharest.
Where does the Istanbul to Bucharest bus arrive?
Istanbul to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Bucharest?
Bucharest is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 16:50 in Istanbul and 15:50 in Bucharest.
Where does the Istanbul to Bucharest train arrive?
Istanbul to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Byala station.
Can I drive from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bucharest is 634 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Istanbul to Bucharest.
How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Book your Istanbul to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Bucharest?
There are 4843+ hotels available in Bucharest. Prices start at $21.02 per night.
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