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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul is to bus which costs 3.800 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 41h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Istanbul?

The distance between Cardiff and Istanbul is 2745 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 35h 58m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Cardiff to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Istanbul bus from?

Cardiff to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul is to fly which takes 10h 51m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 34.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.800 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 41h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cardiff to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:30 AM in Cardiff and 4:30 AM in Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Istanbul?

Book your Cardiff to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4249+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Cardiff to Istanbul - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Cardiff to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly Cardiff Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST)plane CWL - IST
10h 51m
₺7,785–33,289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constantabus
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
41h 3m
₺3,813–8,066
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
35h 58m
₺3,862–9,204
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
29h 39m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRS - IST
8h 5m
₺4,498–19,402
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)plane BHX - IST
9h 33m
₺6,163–19,038
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
9h 4m
₺7,780–21,840
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BRS - SAW
8h 43m
₺4,711–8,423
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BHX - SAW
9h 36m
₺5,776–17,059
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
10h 12m
₺6,037–19,209
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MAN - SAW
11h 17m
₺7,197–17,806
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
44h 15m
₺10,831–14,298
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 5h
₺7,780–14,138
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
30h 53m
₺26,653–38,999

Cardiff to Istanbul by bus

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2d 5hAverage Duration

₺7,780Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,745 km
Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Istanbul, Turkey?

KLM, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 41h 3m.

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