Route map, train timetable, main stations and ticket options of international train running between Halkali and Bucharest:

All international trains are suspended due to pandemic.

- Which operator operates the train? TCDD Taşımacılık, BDZ, CFR
- What kind of a train I’m going to travel with? TCDD, BDZ and CFR locos hauled passenger coaches
- What travel options I have? Couchette (4 seats/berths) + sleeper (2-3 seats/berths)
- Any food/drink available in train? No meal service nor snack bar
- How far is it from Halkali to Bucharest? 940 km
- How long it takes from Halkali to Bucharest? 19:00 hours
Tickets on sale 60 days prior to departure
How can I buy the ticket?
Web | Not available |
Mobile | Not available |
Call Center | 444 82 33 |
Ticket office | Stations with international ticket desk |
Train departs from Halkali, where Marmaray suburban trains depart. It’s easy to reach station using Marmaray from any region in Istanbul.
Train passes through Kapikule/Svilengrad and Ruse/Giurgiu border crossings.
Bucharest wagons carried by Sofia Express between Halkali and Dimitrovgrad. Then wagons are carried by another train between Dimitrovgrad and Bucharest.
Check Balkan Flexipass if you are going to travel in Balkan countries by rail.
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