There are 4 ways to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul by bus, night train, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vama Kapikule to Istanbulbus
4h 22m₺740–1,258Night train, train
cheapest- Take the night train from Kapikule to Çerkezköynighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Cerkezkoy to Istanbul(Halkali)train Re / ...
6h 4m₺547–764Drive 252.1 km
- Drive from Kapıkule to Istanbulcar 252.1 km
2h 22m₺2,531–3,656Bus via İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal
- Take the bus from Kapıkule to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemalbus
5h 59m₺552–1,026
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul is to night train and train which costs 500 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Kapıkule to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Vama Kapikule and arriving at Istanbul via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kapıkule to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kapikule and arriving at Yenikapi via Cerkezkoy and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Kapıkule and Istanbul is 257 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.
The best way to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul without a car is to night train and train which takes 6h 4m and costs 500 ₺ - 800 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kapıkule to Istanbul bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Vama Kapikule station.
Kapıkule to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kapikule station.
Kapıkule to Istanbul bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Istanbul station.
What companies run services between Kapıkule, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Vama Kapikule to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺700–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Kapikule to Çerkezköy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺140–240
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺140–200
- 1st Class
- ₺180–240
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Cerkezkoy to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- [email protected]
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Vama Kapikule to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,200
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- [email protected]
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Kapıkule to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺490–950
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
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More Questions & Answers
Kapıkule to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Çerkezköy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kapıkule to Istanbul is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Kapıkule to Istanbul.
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