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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 4.600 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 38h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh 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 and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Yenikapi via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

The distance between Edinburgh and Istanbul is 2887 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 38h 17m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:38 AM in Edinburgh and 7:38 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Edinburgh to Istanbul train arrive?

Edinburgh 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 to Istanbul?

Book your Edinburgh to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Edinburgh to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 13 ways to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul (IST)EDI - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 35m
₺4,879–14,829
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)MAN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 24m
₺4,424–18,623
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
38h 17m
₺4,651–7,516
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 5h
₺23,146–55,477
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
33h 39m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)EDI - SAW
8h 5m
₺6,562–10,570
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)GLA - SAW
10h 33m
₺5,828–20,363
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Istanbul (IST)GLA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 4m
₺5,745–24,622
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MAN - SAW
10h 59m
₺6,007–26,364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d 10h
₺8,785–19,636
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the busferry from Manchester, Coach Station to Ploiești
3. Take the bus from Ploiești to București, Autogara Militari
4. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 22h
₺5,803–14,701
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
3d 8h
₺6,731–14,696
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
34h 46m
₺29,047–43,224

Edinburgh to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 10hAverage Duration

₺8,785Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,887.1 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

Pegasus Airlines flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich in around 2d 10h.

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