There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Braşov by plane, shuttle, 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 Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
- Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Brasov
7h 20m$79–202Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Braşov
13h 27m$19–53Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brașovbus 3903 / ...
14h 40m$75–113Drive 797.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Braşovcar 797.5 km
10h 40m$127–184Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SAW - OTP
- Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Brasov
7h 40m$114–382Fly Istanbul to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)plane IST - GHV
12h 9m$68–335Fly Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane IST - CLJ
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Brașovbus
9h 48m$148–298Bus via Slobozia
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Sloboziabus
- Take the bus from Slobozia to Brașov Sala Sporturilorbus
19h 33m$71–104
Istanbul to Braşov by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Braşov is to night train and train which costs $19 - $55 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Braşov is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 20m and costs $75 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Braşov. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Brașov via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Braşov. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Brașov via Halkali and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Istanbul and Braşov is 638 km. The road distance is 797.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Braşov without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Istanbul to Braşov, including transfers.
Istanbul to Braşov bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Braşov train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Braşov is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $340 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Braşov, Romania?
You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Brașov via București, Autogara Militari in around 14h 40m. Alternatively, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV) twice daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–160
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
- $11–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $11–15
- 1st Class
- $11–15
- Phone
- 0371.503.503
- [email protected]
- Website
- direct-aeroport.ro
Shuttle from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Brasov
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- direct-aeroport.ro
Shuttle from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Brasov
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- direct-aeroport.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Braşov bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Istanbul to Braşov train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Braşov is 797 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Istanbul to Braşov.
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