Interrail night trains Bucharest - Istanbul
1065/461/463/465/493 Bosphorus Express (Bosfor)
Interrail night train from Bucharest to Istanbul: Bosfor. Where to buy reservations. Schedule information. Seats/couchettes/sleepers.
Buy your train reservation at a railway station. These are usually available at stations in all countries where a particular train runs through. In many countries, especially in central and eastern Europe you can also buy reservations for trains in other countries. In some countries (for instance in the Netherlands or Spain) you have to pay a service fee at the ticket counter.
The departure time in Bucharest is 11:00. The arrival time in Istanbul is 06:20.
You can buy your ticket at a good railway ticket counter in Europe, online from CFR or at Bucharest railway station.
In Istanbul you have a shuttle bus service from the arrival station Istanbul Halkali to Istanbul Sirkeci train station.
In our travel reports you will find detailed information and photos about the train connection from Bucharest to Istanbul.
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
Bucharest
(Gara de Nord) |
11:00 | |
|
Videle
|
11:52 | |
|
Giurgiu
(Nord) |
12:58 | 13:20 |
Ruse
(ГАРА) |
13:45 | 14:15 |
|
Byala
(Station) |
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Gorna Oryahovitsa
|
17:30 | |
|
Veliko Tarnovo
|
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Stara Zagora
(Station) |
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Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
(Station) |
21:50 | |
|
Svilengrad
(Station) |
23:28 | |
Kapıkule
|
00:32 | |
|
Edirne
|
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Çerkezköy
|
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|
Istanbul
(Halkalı Garı) |
06:20 |
You do not have to change trains. The times are for information only.
Connection available on these week days (1=Monday / 7=Sunday)
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Travel this route in reverse direction:
Bosfor / Istanbul-Bucharest
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Couchette 4 | 4-berth-compartment | 2nd class | €14 |
| Note: for ticket fares please follow the given booking links. Prices may vary depending on the route, purchase date and comfort category. | |
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