Istanbul to Bucharest by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Bucharest by train takes about 20h 56m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is flight + bus, at 14h 40m. The train is still the cheapest.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Bucharest
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or flight + bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €116 | 20h 56m | direct |
| flight + bus | €149 | 14h 40m | 2 transfers |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Bucharest by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Bucharest take by train?
About 20h 56m, with no transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The best price in our latest check was €116. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Bucharest?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight + bus better?
The flight + bus is faster at 14h 40m. The train wins on price.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 10h 10mfrom €38Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
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