There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Prahova by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
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Fly from Istanbul, bus
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Câmpinabus
6h 26mNight train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Adjud / ...
12h 47m$15–42Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Ploieştibus
13h 2mDrive 691.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ploieşticar 691.3 km
9h 7m$111–160Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SAW - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Câmpinabus
6h 46mBus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurestbus
- Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain
17h 42m$45–103
Istanbul to Prahova by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Prahova is to night train and train which costs $15 - $45 and takes 12h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Prahova is to drive which takes 9h 7m and costs $110 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Prahova. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Ploieşti via Complex Apusului and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Prahova. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ploieşti Nord Hm. via Halkali, Bucharest and Ploieşti Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
The distance between Istanbul and Prahova is 547 km. The road distance is 691.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Prahova without a car is to bus which takes 13h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Istanbul to Prahova, including transfers.
Istanbul to Prahova bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Prahova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Prahova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Prahova, Romania?
You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ploieşti via București, Autogara Militari, Complex Apusului, Gara de Nord, and Bucharest in around 13h 2m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- 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
- $11–31
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $11–15
- 1st Class
- $11–15
- Phone
- +4 0268 455555
- [email protected]
- Website
- transfer-lowcost.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Câmpina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- transfer-lowcost.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Câmpina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- transfer-lowcost.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Prahova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Prahova is 691 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Istanbul to Prahova.
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