There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Kapıkule by bus, train, 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 36m₺824–1,309Bus 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₺520–1,010Train, night train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Çerkezköy to Kapikulenighttrain Bosphor Express
7h₺913–1,247Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kapıkulecar 250.2 km
2h 21m₺2,571–3,713Bus via Mustafa Kemal
- Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Kapıkulebus
6h 51m₺541–1,034
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 2.500 ₺ - 3.800 ₺.
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 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kapikule via Istanbul(Halkali) and Çerkezköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Istanbul and Kapıkule is 262 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kapıkule without a car is to train and night train which takes 7h and costs 900 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(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 ₺650–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 16m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺110–170
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Kapıkule train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Cerkezkoy 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 117+ hotels available in Kapıkule.