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Istanbul to Iasi

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Istanbul, Turkey → Iasi, Romania

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Five ways to Travel from Istanbul to Iasi

Composite routes from Istanbul to Iasi

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Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$82.80

Chisinau Bus Station

Phone:
+373 22 542-185
Website:
autogara.md/
Bus from Istanbul to Chisnau
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$47.13–$76.43
Bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Iasi
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$10.83

Simpa Trans

Phone:
0743335517
Website:
simpatrans.autogari.ro/
Bus from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar to Mangalia
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.30–$49.68
Bus from Mangalia to Iasi,
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94

Trans Polosam

Phone:
+4 0745 050403
Website:
transpolosam.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from Mangalia to Iasi,
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$39.49

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Iași
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.67–$108.28

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Iași
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$509.54

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Istanbul to Iași
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$509.54

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Iași
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$45.86

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Bucharest to Iași
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$34.39

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Byala
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.91
Train from Byala to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.18–$5.35
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$31.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Iași is to night train and train via Byala which costs $34.78 - $65.22 and takes 18h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Iași is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $22.83 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Iași?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Iași. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar and arriving at Iasi, Autogara Codreanu via Mangalia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Iași?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Iași. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Iași via Halkali, Byala and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Iași?

The distance between Istanbul and Iași is 707 km. The road distance is 1020.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Iași without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 55m and costs $70.65 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Istanbul to Iași, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Iași bus from?

Istanbul to Iași bus services, operated by Simpa Trans, depart from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Iași train from?

Istanbul to Iași train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Iași?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Iași is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $22.83 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus via Mangalia, which costs $46.74 - $76.09 and takes 21h.

Where does the Istanbul to Iași bus arrive?

Istanbul to Iași bus services, operated by Simpa Trans, arrive at Mangalia station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Iași?

Iași is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:32 in Istanbul and 09:32 in Iași.

Where does the Istanbul to Iași train arrive?

Istanbul to Iași train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Byala station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Iași?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Iași is 1021 km. It takes approximately 14h 23m to drive from Istanbul to Iași.

Where can I stay near Iași?

There are 713+ hotels available in Iași. Prices start at $25.90 per night.
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