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How to get fromIstanbul to Timișoaraby plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Timișoara by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane IST - TSR
    5h 15m
    $104–244

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the night train from Videle to Timisoara Nordnighttrain night train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Lokoshaza / ...
    21h 10m
    $34–87

  3. Bus, night train, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus bus
    2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Videlenighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Videle to Timisoara Nordtrain train Ir
    19h 52m
    $64–94

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N1998
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Timisoarabus bus 962 / ...
    19h 55m
    $114–193

  5. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Videle to Timisoara Nordtrain train Ir
    20h 58m
    $53–83

  6. Bus via Shumen

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurestbus bus
    3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus bus
    28h 41m
    $79–132

  7. Drive 1,034.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Timișoaracar car 1,034.6 km
    11h 7m
    $165–239

Istanbul to Timișoara by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Timișoara, Romania?

Turkish Airlines, Anima Wings, and Tarom fly from Istanbul (IST) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Timisoara via București, Autogara Militari in around 19h 55m.

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