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There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to İzmir by plane, night train, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane OTP - ADB
    4h 19m
    ₺4,793–11,293

  2. Night train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Çerkezköynighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the bus from Çerkezköy to İzmir Otogarbus bus
    17h
    ₺2,096–3,680

  3. Night train, Metro, bus

    1. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Halkali to Istanbul Airporttrain train M11
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İzmir bus stationbus bus
    17h 39m
    ₺2,210–3,442

  4. Drive  921.4 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to İzmircar car 921.4 km
    12h 45m
    ₺8,790–12,697

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1998
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    18h 47m
    ₺3,879–6,968

  6. Bus via Varna

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Kırklareli Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kirklareli to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    21h 5m
    ₺4,112–6,785

Bucharest to İzmir by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,879Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and İzmir, Turkey?

SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Izmir Otogar via İstanbul Esenler bus station and İstanbul Esenler in around 18h 47m.

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