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How to get fromGara de Nord (Station) to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gara de Nord (Station) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OTP - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    4h 42m
    ₺3,027–8,330

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    9h 46m
    ₺608–1,569

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1998
    12h 48m
    ₺3,053–5,053

  4. Drive 633.2 km

    1. Drive from Gara de Nord (Station) to Istanbulcar car 633.2 km
    8h 18m
    ₺4,841–6,992

  5. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane OTP - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 4m
    ₺4,230–15,353

  6. Bus via Shumen

    1. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 55 / ...
    13h 45m
    ₺2,053–4,558

Gara de Nord (Station) to Istanbul by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,053Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Gara de Nord (Station), București, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,000–5,000 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺550–1,480 and the journey takes 9h 8m.

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