There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Kapikule by bus, night train, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikulebus
4h 47m₺650–1,100Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to Kapikulenighttrain Bosphor Express
6h 8m₺253–387Drive 253.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kapikulecar 253.2 km
2h 25m₺2,533–3,659Train, night train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re / ...
- Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Kapikulenighttrain Bosphor Express
6h 50m₺313–497
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kapikule is to night train which costs 250 ₺ - 390 ₺ and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kapikule is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul and arriving at Vama Kapikule. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kapikule. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kapikule via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Istanbul and Kapikule is 251 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kapikule without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
The bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikule takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs once a week.
Istanbul to Kapikule bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Kapikule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Kapikule bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Vama Kapikule station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kapikule, Turkey?
Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikule once a week. Tickets cost ₺650–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Kapikule twice a week. Tickets cost ₺190–300 and the journey takes 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺190–300
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺190–270
- 1st Class
- ₺230–300
Night train from Çerkezköy to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺140–240
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺140–200
- 1st Class
- ₺180–240
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺110–170
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- [email protected]
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Kapikule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kapikule station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kapikule is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Istanbul to Kapikule.
There are 120+ hotels available in Kapikule.