What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul is to fly which costs 4.800 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley 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 4h.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Istanbul is 2885 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 38h 24m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Castle and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Edinburgh Castle. It is currently 8:25 PM in Edinburgh Castle and 10:25 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3041+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul (IST)plane EDI - IST
8h 4m
₺4,359–12,559
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 24m
₺7,271–11,802
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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 4h
₺27,309–50,192
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
33h 41m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane EDI - SAW
8h 17m
₺4,872–11,580
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GLA - IST
10h 43m
₺5,233–14,427
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane MAN - IST
10h 44m
₺9,737–21,297
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MAN - SAW
11h 7m
₺8,750–19,318
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
46h 53m
₺14,987–19,700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 10h
₺10,560–17,030
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
3d 8h
₺9,350–18,681
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
34h 54m
₺28,816–44,068

Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul by foot and bus

2Weekly Services

2d 10hAverage Duration

₺10,560Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,884.8 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Istanbul via Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria, and Munich in around 2d 10h.

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