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

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Galați by bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Vama Galațibus bus
    14h 13m
    $40–90

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Galaţitrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Galaţi
    15h 30m
    $24–72

  3. Drive 732.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Galațicar car 732.9 km
    11h 16m
    $117–169

  4. Fly Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane IST - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport to Tecucibus bus
    8h 45m
    $86–207

  5. Bus via Durankulak

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Durankulakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durankulak to Galaţibus bus
    15h 29m
    $48–101

  6. Fly Istanbul to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND)plane plane IST - CND
    2. Take the bus from Constanta Airport to Galaţibus bus
    8h 33m
    $231–912

  7. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SAW - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport to Tecucibus bus
    9h 5m
    $111–337

  8. Fly Istanbul to Chișinău International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane IST - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chișinău to Tecucibus bus
    9h 34m
    $87–252

  9. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane SAW - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chișinău to Tecucibus bus
    9h 49m
    $162–342

Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 766.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 13m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Galați, Romania?

Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Istanbul to Vama Galați twice a week. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 14h 13m.

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