There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Borșa by plane, bus, night train, train, 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 to Cluj-Napoca, bus
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane IST - CLJ
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Borşabus
10h 10mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanțabus
- Take the bus from Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-So to Fălticenibus
- Take the bus from Fălticeni to Borşabus
25h 24m$48–102Night train, train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the train from Bucharest to Paşcanitrain
- Take the bus from Pașcani to Borşabus
22h 21mBus via Nesebar
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Sunny Beachbus
- Take the bus from Sunny beach to Gura Humoruluibus
- Take the bus from Gura Humorului to Borşabus
24h 57mNight train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gura Humorului Oraşnighttrain
- Take the bus from Gura Humorului to Borşabus
22h 40m$57–81Fly to Maramures International Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Maramures International Airport (BAY)plane IST - BAY
- Take the bus from Baia Mare to Borşabus
14h 10m$270–873Fly to Suceava, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Suceava (SCV)plane IST - SCV
- Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Gura Humoruluibus
- Take the bus from Gura Humorului to Borşabus
13h 26mNight train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain
- Take the train from Brasov to Beclean Pe Somestrain Ir
- Take the train from Beclean pe Someş to Săcel POtrain
23h 17m$69–110Drive 1,135.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Borșacar 1,135.7 km
16h 30m$181–262
Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Borșa is to night train and bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 22h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Borșa is to fly and bus which takes 14h 10m and costs $270 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Borșa. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Borşa via Sunny beach and Gura Humorului. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Borșa. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Săcel PO via Halkali, Bucharest, Brasov and Beclean pe Someş. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 17m.
The distance between Istanbul and Borșa is 954 km. The road distance is 1135.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Borșa without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 22h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Istanbul to Borșa, including transfers.
Istanbul to Borșa bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Borșa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Borșa bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Sunny Beach station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Borșa, Maramureș, Romania?
You can take a bus from Istanbul to Borşa via Sunny Beach, Sunny beach, and Gura Humorului in around 24h 57m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
Flights from Istanbul to Suceava via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–700
- 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
- $11–30
- 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
- $11–30
- 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
- $11–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $11–15
- 1st Class
- $11–15
- Phone
- +4-0744-589.352
- Website
- daionatrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Borşa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- daionatrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Baia Mare to Borşa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- daionatrans.autogari.ro
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Istanbul to Borșa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Borșa is 1136 km. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Istanbul to Borșa.
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