There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Baia Mare by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
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Fly to Maramures International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Maramures International Airport (BAY)plane IST - BAY
9h 26m$269–861Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain
- Take the train from Brasov to Jiboutrain Ir
- Take the train from Jibou to Baia Maretrain
24h 33m$61–100Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Baia Marebus 3910 / ...
20h 30m$98–148Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Baia Marenighttrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Satu Mare
23h 53m$65–90Fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane IST - CLJ
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Baia Marebus
7h 59m$124–282Bus via Zlatni Pyasatsi
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Golden Pyasatsibus
- Take the bus from Golden Pyasatsi to Gura Humoruluibus
- Take the bus from Gura Humorului to Baia Marebus
28h 5mDrive 1,174.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Baia Marecar 1,174.9 km
15h 28m$188–271
Istanbul to Baia Mare by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Baia Mare is to night train which costs $65 - $90 and takes 23h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Baia Mare is to fly and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $120 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Baia Mare. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Baia Mare via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Baia Mare. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Baia Mare via Halkali, Bucharest, Brasov and Jibou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.
The distance between Istanbul and Baia Mare is 875 km. The road distance is 1174.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Baia Mare without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Istanbul to Baia Mare, including transfers.
Istanbul to Baia Mare bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Baia Mare train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Baia Mare is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $260 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 20h 30m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Baia Mare, Romania?
Turkish Airlines and Tarom fly from Istanbul (IST) to Maramures International Airport (BAY) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Baia Mare via București, Autogara Militari in around 20h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- 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
- $11–31
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $11–15
- 1st Class
- $11–15
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–31
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $11–15
- 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
- $55–95
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Baia Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Baia Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Baia Mare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Istanbul to Baia Mare train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Baia Mare is 1175 km. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Istanbul to Baia Mare.
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