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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 3.200 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 36h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 33.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Parkside, London Victoria, Rotterdam and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ely 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 2h.

How far is it from Ely to Istanbul?

The distance between Ely and Istanbul is 2619 km.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 36h 21m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Ely to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Istanbul bus from?

Ely to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Istanbul train from?

Ely to Istanbul train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Where does the Ely to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ely and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Ely. It is currently 7:51 PM in Ely and 10:51 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Ely to Istanbul train arrive?

Ely to Istanbul train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4548+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Ely to Istanbul by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
7h 58m
₺3,298–10,335
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
36h 21m
₺3,231–8,028
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
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 2h
₺19,903–47,064
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
28h 2m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
8h 7m
₺7,785–23,589
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
9h 7m
₺3,976–18,554
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
9h 24m
₺7,403–27,813
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
7h 25m
₺8,185–32,814
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
8h 34m
₺5,678–16,392
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station ArrivalsA8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
4. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
46h 46m
₺9,958–12,387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
46h 53m
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 23h
₺5,233–8,694
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
29h 9m
₺24,614–35,865

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

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Distance: 2,618.9 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to İstanbul Esenler via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 46h 53m.

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