There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to İzmir by plane, night train, bus, 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.
Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane OTP - ADB
6h 14m₺4,591–9,792Night train, train, bus
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Güzelyalitrain
- Take the bus from Gebze bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus
- Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İzmir bus stationbus
18h 3m₺1,513–2,827Night train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Çerkezköynighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the bus from Çerkezköy to İzmir Otogarbus
17h₺2,091–3,767Drive 921.3 km
- Drive from Bucharest to İzmircar 921.3 km
12h 44m₺7,190–10,385Fly to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, bus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane OTP - EDO
- Take the bus from Burhaniye to Izmir Otogarbus
10h 36m₺5,342–17,893Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogarbus
18h 45m₺3,597–6,308Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Çorlu bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Çorlu to Menemenbus
- Take the bus from Menemen Garaj to Otogar Benzinlikbus 660 / ...
24h 32m
Bucharest to İzmir by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to İzmir is to night train and train and bus which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.900 ₺ and takes 18h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to İzmir is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to İzmir. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Izmir Otogar via İstanbul Esenler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
The distance between Bucharest and İzmir is 738 km. The road distance is 921.3 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to İzmir without a car is to night train and bus which takes 17h and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Bucharest to İzmir, including transfers.
Bucharest to İzmir bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
The best way to get from Bucharest to İzmir is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.600 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 18h 45m.
Bucharest to İzmir bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to İzmir is 921 km. It takes approximately 12h 44m to drive from Bucharest to İzmir.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and İzmir, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Izmir Otogar via İstanbul Esenler bus station and İstanbul Esenler in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–14,000
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–24,000
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport via Cluj-Napoca, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–18,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Bucharest to Çerkezköy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺490–1,467
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺490–700
- 1st Class
- ₺500–700
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,467
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺500–750
- 1st Class
- ₺550–750
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Çerkezköy to İzmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
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