There are 8 ways to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus, plane, night train, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
best- Take the bus from Giurgiu to Bucurestibus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
5h 9m₺3,068–8,403Night train, bus
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Ruse to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-8
9h 46m₺506–1,797Bus
- Take the bus from Vama Ruse to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
10h 39m₺1,592–3,933Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Ruse to Svilengradnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
10h 52m₺754–1,055Train to Varna Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
6h 55m₺9,375–19,668Bus via Ruse Central Station
- Take the bus from Ruse Central Station to Instabulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
15h 36m₺1,504–3,926Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Giurgiu to Istanbul-IST550.5 km
7h 6mDrive 550.5 km
- Drive from Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 550.5 km
7h 6m₺4,203–6,071
Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to night train and bus which costs 500 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Vama Ruse and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Svilengrad, Halkali, Yenikapi and Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Giurgiu and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 514 km. The road distance is 550.5 km.
The best way to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Vama Ruse station.
Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Ruse station.
Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Istanbul station.
What companies run services between Giurgiu, Romania and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
You can take a bus from Vama Ruse to Istanbul Airport Bus via Istanbul and Istanbul Otogari in around 10h 39m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–8,000
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–14,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–8,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–8,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Ruse to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺260–380
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺260–360
- 1st Class
- ₺290–380
Night train from Ruse to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺450–1,478
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺450–650
- 1st Class
- ₺490–650
Train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺170–270
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺170–240
- 1st Class
- ₺210–270
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +4-0723-274.620
- Website
- omertaimpex.autogari.ro
Bus from Giurgiu to Bucuresti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺128
- Schedules at
- omertaimpex.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0743-337.546
- Website
- nelmatour.autogari.ro
Bus from Giurgiu to Bucuresti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺153
- Schedules at
- nelmatour.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- [email protected]
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Vama Ruse to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–3,600
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–320
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺50–110
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Ruse Central Station to Instabul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Ruse Central Station to Instabul
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–3,400
- Website
- Huntur
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Giurgiu to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 550 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Giurgiu to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 4431+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
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