There are 4 ways to get from Kapikule to Istanbul by bus, train, night 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Vama Kapikule to Istanbulbus
4h 48m₺700–1,200Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Kapikule to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
5h 15m₺262–391Train
- Take the train from Kapikule to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
7h 34m₺283–417Drive 253.3 km
- Drive from Kapikule to Istanbulcar 253.3 km
2h 24m₺2,725–3,937
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kapikule to Istanbul is to night train which costs 260 ₺ - 400 ₺ and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kapikule to Istanbul is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vama Kapikule and arriving at Istanbul. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kapikule to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kapikule and arriving at Yenikapi via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Kapikule and Istanbul is 252 km. The road distance is 253.3 km.
The best way to get from Kapikule to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
The bus from Vama Kapikule to Istanbul takes 4h 17m including transfers and departs once a week.
Kapikule to Istanbul bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Vama Kapikule station.
Kapikule to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kapikule station.
The best way to get from Kapikule to Istanbul is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 280 ₺ - 420 ₺ and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Kapikule, 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. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Kapikule to Istanbul(Halkali) twice daily. Tickets cost ₺220–330 and the journey takes 6h 56m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kapikule to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺220–330
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺220–310
- 1st Class
- ₺260–330
Night train from Kapikule to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺200–310
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺200–280
- 1st Class
- ₺240–310
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kapikule to Istanbul bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Istanbul station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Kapikule. It is currently 6:31 PM in Kapikule and 7:31 PM in Istanbul.
Kapikule to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kapikule to Istanbul is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Kapikule to Istanbul.
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