There are 9 ways to get from Braşov to Istanbul by shuttle, plane, bus, train, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Cheapest option
Train, night train • 18h 56m
7 alternative options
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Istanbul • 9h 16m
Train, bus • 15h 10m
Bus • 15h 20m
Bus via Constanța • 17h 46m
Drive • 11h 5m
Braşov to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Braşov to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs $24 - $55 and takes 18h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Braşov to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $130 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Braşov to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Brașov and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Braşov to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Braşov and arriving at Yenikapi via Gara Bucureşti Nord and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.
The distance between Braşov and Istanbul is 622 km. The road distance is 814.5 km.
The best way to get from Braşov to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Braşov to Istanbul, including transfers.
Braşov to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brașov station.
Braşov to Istanbul train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Braşov station.
Braşov to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
- Distance: 622.3 km
- Duration: 5h 24m
What companies run services between Braşov, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Braşov to Istanbul Esenler Otogar via Bucharest in around 15h 20m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.300 ₺ - 17.000 ₺
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.500 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2.300 ₺ - 8.500 ₺
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Braşov to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 600 ₺
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- 0310 800 900
- contact@regiocalatori.ro
- Website
- regiocalatori.ro
Train from Braşov to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 230 ₺ - 270 ₺
- Schedules at
- regiocalatori.ro
- Phone
- 0751.525.520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Train from Braşov to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 270 ₺ - 390 ₺
- Schedules at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- 0351/40.91.53
- info@softrans.ro
- Website
- softrans.ro
Train from Braşov to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 280 ₺ - 300 ₺
- Schedules at
- softrans.ro
- Phone
- +35929311111
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- 500 ₺ - 700 ₺
- 1st Class
- 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
Night train from Bucureşti to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 1.200 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- 500 ₺ - 800 ₺
- 1st Class
- 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺
- Phone
- 0371.503.503
- office@direct-aeroport.ro
- Website
- direct-aeroport.ro
Shuttle from Brasov to Otopeni Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 650 ₺ - 800 ₺
- Schedules at
- direct-aeroport.ro
- Phone
- 0741 607 941
- office@fany.ro
- Website
- fany.ro
Bus from Brasov to Turda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 390 ₺ - 600 ₺
- Schedules at
- fany.ro
Bus from Brasov to Constanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 750 ₺
- Schedules at
- fany.ro
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bucharest to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1.700 ₺ - 2.400 ₺
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brașov to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 850 ₺
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0724242722
- Website
- transbuscodreanu.ro
Bus from Braşov to Constanța
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- transbuscodreanu.com
- Phone
- +4-0241-831.491
- transevren1@yahoo.com
- Website
- transevren.autogari.ro
Bus from Constanta to Istanbul - Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 850 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
- Schedules at
- transevren.autogari.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Braşov to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Braşov to Istanbul is 814 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Braşov to Istanbul.
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