Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Alexandriaby plane, bus, night train, car, or train

Find Transport to Alexandria

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Alexandria by plane, bus, night train, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Istanbul, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane IST - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alexandriabus bus
    6h 42m

  2. Night train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara DLS to Alexandriabus bus
    13h 19m
    $16–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N1998
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara DLS to Alexandriabus bus
    13h 27m
    $70–110

  4. Drive 630.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Alexandriacar car 630.9 km
    8h 7m
    $101–146

  5. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SAW - OTP
    3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alexandriabus bus
    7h 2m

  6. Bus via Shumen

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurestbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara DLS to Alexandriabus bus
    18h 14m
    $46–99

Istanbul to Alexandria by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Alexandria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 573.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Alexandria, Teleorman, Romania?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Alexandria via București, Autogara Militari, Complex Apusului, Piata Virgiliu, and Bucureşti Autogara DLS in around 13h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Romania

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides