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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 4.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 9h and costs 4.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Gara Basarab and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Yenikapi via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Dover to Istanbul?

The distance between Dover and Istanbul is 2720 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 25m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 35.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Dover to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Istanbul bus from?

Dover to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Istanbul train from?

Dover to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Where does the Dover to Istanbul bus arrive?

Dover to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Dover. It is currently 1:11 PM in Dover and 4:11 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Dover to Istanbul train arrive?

Dover to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4390+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Dover to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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

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

Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
9h
₺4,075–16,449
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 39m
₺3,788–21,238
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbf83
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
38h 25m
₺12,164–34,474
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 1h
₺20,192–52,119
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
26h 52m
₺22,839–34,133
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 43m
₺6,164–19,074
Train to London City Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)LCY - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 37m
₺15,352–46,048
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 40m
₺4,074–19,684
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 40m
₺7,892–26,708
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
41h 42m
₺8,982–10,882
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 8h
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Dover to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
2d 18h
₺4,205–9,732
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
26h 13m

Dover to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

38h 25mAverage Duration

₺12,164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,720.2 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Dover, England and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Dover to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bucharest, Gara Basarab, Complex Apusului, and București, Autogara Militari in around 41h 42m.

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