There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Slatina by plane, bus, night train, 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.
Fly from Istanbul, bus
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Slatinabus
7h 9mNight train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Bucharest to Slatinatrain Constanţa - Sibiu
15h 25m$30–57Bus via Kotel
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kotelbus
- Take the bus from Kotel to Târgoviştebus
- Take the bus from Târgovişte to Slatinabus
12h 23mDrive 733.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Slatinacar 733.5 km
9h 50m$117–169Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SAW - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Slatinabus
7h 29mBus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Slatinabus 3922 / ...
13h 10m$69–111Bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
- Take the bus from Instabul to Shumenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airportbus
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Slatinabus
18h 50m
Istanbul to Slatina by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Slatina is to night train and train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Slatina is to drive which takes 9h 50m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Slatina. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Slatina via Kotel and Târgovişte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Slatina. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Slatina via Halkali and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Istanbul and Slatina is 669 km. The road distance is 733.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Slatina without a car is to bus via Kotel which takes 12h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Istanbul to Slatina, including transfers.
Istanbul to Slatina bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Slatina train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Slatina bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Kotel station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Slatina, Romania?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Slatina via Kotel, Târgovişte, and Târgovişte in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–170
- 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
- $11–16
- 1st Class
- $12–16
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Slatina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Slatina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Slatina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Slatina train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Slatina is 733 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Istanbul to Slatina.
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