There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, night train, rideshare, 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
best- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
1h 59m$59–246Metro, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Halkalitrain M11
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
10h 45m$11–31Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
13h 4m$64–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest606.3 km
7h 51mDrive 606.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharestcar 606.3 km
7h 51m$115–166Bus via Varna
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Avcilarbus
- Take the bus from Avcılar to Varnabus
- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus
16h 15m$50–107
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest is to Metro and night train which costs $10 - $35 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $55 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Alibeyköy Metro and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Bucharest via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Bucharest is 448 km. The road distance is 606.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $55 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Bucharest, Romania?
Tarom, Anima Wings, and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–240
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–240
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
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- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $10–15
- 1st Class
- $11–15
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Avcilar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Avcılar to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–46
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $22–35
- Phone
- +359 (0) 877 34 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pegasus
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Pegasus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest is 1h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 4:27 AM in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 3:27 AM in Bucharest.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest is 606 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest.
There are 5301+ hotels available in Bucharest.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Bucharest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.