What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 32h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Yenikapi via Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 27m.

How far is it from Brussels to Istanbul?

The distance between Brussels and Istanbul is 2199 km. The road distance is 2616.3 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 32h 6m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Brussels to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Istanbul bus from?

Brussels to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Brussels station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Istanbul train from?

Brussels to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Bus or fly from Brussels to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Brussels to Istanbul is to bus which takes 32h 6m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 3.200 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Brussels to Istanbul bus arrive?

Brussels to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Brussels. It is currently 12:31 AM in Brussels and 2:31 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Brussels to Istanbul train arrive?

Brussels to Istanbul train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Istanbul is 2616 km. It takes approximately 23h 18m to drive from Brussels to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4407+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Brussels to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Brussels and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bucharest Obor, Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 6m.

There are 13 ways to get from Brussels to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, car train, night train, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brussels Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRU - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 19m
₺5,259–13,737
Fly Brussels Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BRU - SAW
6h 54m
₺3,242–14,478
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
32h 6m
₺4,116–6,444
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brussels to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
43h 44m
₺22,138–113,521
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
44h 27m
₺15,480–30,728
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CRL - SAW
7h 33m
₺5,002–23,029
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane RTM - SAW
8h 17m
₺13,110–49,961
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)plane AMS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 1m
₺6,292–16,014
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane EIN - SAW
9h 26m
₺7,938–93,587
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
33h 31m
₺8,421–25,423
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
36h 32m
₺7,919–8,636
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain 90N
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
44h 34m
₺22,639–35,772
Drive 2,616.3 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Istanbulcar 2,616.3 km
23h 18m
₺20,057–28,970

Brussels to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

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33h 31mAverage Duration

₺8,421Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,199.3 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Brussels to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bucharest Obor, Bucharest Otopeni Airport, Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, and București, Autogara Militari in around 32h 6m. Alternatively, AJet flies from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily.

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