There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Kapıkule by bus, night 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikulebus
4h 28m₺802–1,272Bus via İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal
cheapest- Take the bus from Langa Davutpaşa to Mehmet Akif İnan İmam H. Ortaokulubus Bn1
- Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Kapıkulebus
7h 12m₺530–1,010Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Kapikulenighttrain Bosphor Express
6h 18m₺863–1,137Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kapıkulecar 250.2 km
2h 21m₺2,688–3,882
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kapıkule is to bus via İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal which costs 500 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kapıkule is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.900 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Vama Kapikule via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kapikule via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Istanbul and Kapıkule is 259 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kapıkule without a car is to night train which takes 6h 18m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Istanbul to Kapıkule, including transfers.
Istanbul to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Kapıkule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Vama Kapikule station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kapıkule, Turkey?
Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikule once a week. Tickets cost ₺700–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Kapikule twice a week. Tickets cost ₺200–300 and the journey takes 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺200–300
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺200–280
- 1st Class
- ₺230–300
- 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
- ₺700–1,200
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Langa Davutpaşa to Mehmet Akif İnan İmam H. Ortaokulu
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Kapıkule
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺490–950
- Website
- SVS
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Kapıkule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kapikule station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kapıkule is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Istanbul to Kapıkule.
There are 109+ hotels available in Kapıkule.