There are 6 ways to get from Gara Obor to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane OTP - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 56m₺3,001–12,336Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
11h 15m₺607–1,567Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
13h 16m₺3,205–4,805Drive 635.1 km
- Drive from Gara Obor to Istanbulcar 635.1 km
8h 21m₺6,000–8,666Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 8m₺5,042–12,761Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus Pegasus 37 / ...
- Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
15h 42m₺2,202–3,452
Gara Obor to Istanbul by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gara Obor to Istanbul is to night train which costs 600 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Gara Obor to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 56m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Gara Obor to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Bd. Garii Obor and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Gara Obor to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Gara Obor and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Gara Obor and Istanbul is 489 km. The road distance is 635.1 km.
The best way to get from Gara Obor to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 13h 16m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Gara Obor to Istanbul, including transfers.
Gara Obor to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Gara Obor to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
Gara Obor to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
What companies run services between Gara Obor, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?
FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,100–4,700 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺500–1,477 and the journey takes 9h 8m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–12,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–12,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–8,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–13,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,477
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺500–750
- 1st Class
- ₺550–750
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,700
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 (0) 877 34 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pegasus
Bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,600
- Website
- Pegasus
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Shumen to Instabul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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Istanbul is 1h ahead of Gara Obor. It is currently 6:25 PM in Gara Obor and 7:25 PM in Istanbul.
Gara Obor to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gara Obor to Istanbul is 635 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Gara Obor to Istanbul.
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