There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Timișoara by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
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Fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane IST - TSR
5h 15m$104–234Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the nighttrain from Videle to Timisoara Nordnighttrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Lokoshaza / ...
21h 10m$34–82Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aутобуска Cтаницаbus
- Take the bus from Pančevo bus station to Timișoarabus 1896
17h 35m$52–59Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Videle to Timisoara Nordtrain Ir
20h 58m$52–77Fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane IST - BEG
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Timișoarabus
9h 26m$148–297Bus via Belgrade
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus N1920
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Timișoarabus 1896
18h 25m$105–157Drive 1,034.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Timișoaracar 1,034.6 km
11h 7m$165–239
Istanbul to Timișoara by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Timișoara is to bus which costs $50 - $60 and takes 17h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Timișoara is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $100 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Timișoara. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Timișoara via Pančevo bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Timișoara. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Timisoara Nord via Halkali and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.
The distance between Istanbul and Timișoara is 840 km. The road distance is 1034.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Timișoara without a car is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $50 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Istanbul to Timișoara, including transfers.
Istanbul to Timișoara bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Timișoara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Timișoara is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $60 and takes 17h 35m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Timișoara, Romania?
Anima Wings, Turkish Airlines, and Tarom fly from Istanbul (IST) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Timișoara via Pančevo bus station in around 17h 35m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Istanbul to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Istanbul to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $10–14
- 1st Class
- $11–14
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $10–14
- 1st Class
- $11–14
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aутобуска Cтаница
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
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Istanbul to Timișoara bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Aутобуска Cтаница station.
Istanbul to Timișoara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Timișoara is 1035 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Istanbul to Timișoara.
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