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

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There are 8 ways to get from Timișoara to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Istanbul, 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
    ₺5,137–12,137

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Timisoara Nord to Videlenighttrain night train Lokoshaza - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
    2. Take the nighttrain from Videle to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    20h 5m
    ₺1,705–3,893

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus bus 1896
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1920
    18h 25m
    ₺1,968–3,042

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Timișoara Est to Videletrain train Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    2. Take the nighttrain from Videle to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    20h 7m
    ₺2,698–3,877

  5. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane BEG - IST
    8h 23m
    ₺6,875–15,276

  6. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane BEG - SAW
    8h 40m
    ₺8,378–16,299

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus bus 1896
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1920
    18h 25m
    ₺5,168–8,142

  8. Drive  1,035.2 km

    1. Drive from Timișoara to Istanbulcar car 1,035.2 km
    11h 5m
    ₺8,079–11,669

Timișoara to Istanbul by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,968Cheapest 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station via Belgrade bus station in around 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Timisoara Nord to Yenikapi via Videle, Halkali, and Halkali in around 20h 5m.

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