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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.600 ₺ and takes 30h 19m.

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 8h 53m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

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 39m.

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 2684 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 bus and night train which takes 30h 19m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.600 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m 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 10:50 PM in Dover and 1:50 AM 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 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Dover to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 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 Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 57m
₺6,126–20,038
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
30h 19m
₺3,200–4,572
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 1h
₺20,384–49,453
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
26h 55m
₺23,411–34,183
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
8h 58m
₺4,024–17,562
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
8h 55m
₺4,056–38,758
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
8h 53m
₺3,606–20,298
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
8h 54m
₺6,811–35,541
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
41h 39m
₺9,040–10,740
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 8h
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Dover to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2d 17h
₺4,458–10,511
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
26h 11m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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4h 11mAverage Duration

₺3,684Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,683.6 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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 39m.

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