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How to get fromTimișoara to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Timișoara to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TSR - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 6m
    ₺4,837–12,137

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Timisoara Nord to Videlenighttrain night train Lokoshaza - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
    2. Take the night train from Videle to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    20h 5m
    ₺1,704–3,891

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Timișoara to Sofiabus bus 1950
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    20h
    ₺4,599–7,419

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Timisoara Nord to Videletrain train Ic
    2. Take the night train from Videle to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    20h 5m
    ₺1,798–3,003

  5. Bus via Shumen

    1. Take the bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    26h 50m
    ₺3,735–6,335

  6. Drive 1,035.2 km

    1. Drive from Timișoara to Istanbulcar car 1,035.2 km
    11h 5m
    ₺7,886–11,391

Timișoara to Istanbul by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,599Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 840.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Timișoara to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 20h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Timisoara Nord to Yenikapi via Videle, Halkali, and Halkali in around 20h 5m.

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