What is the cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul is to bus which costs 3.400 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 37h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 9h 21m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ghent, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West 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 3h.

How far is it from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul?

The distance between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Istanbul is 2676 km.

Where do I catch the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul bus from?

Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Folkestone station.

Where do I catch the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul train from?

Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.

Where does the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul bus arrive?

Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train which takes 30h 34m and costs 5.500 &#8378; - 8.000 &#8378;.

Q: How long does it take to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul, including transfers.

There are 13 ways to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, car train, car, 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 Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone West 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 30m
₺7,312–25,519
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoort
2. Take the bus from Ghent to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constanta
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus station
37h 3m
₺3,473–6,314
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
30h 34m
₺5,783–7,579
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Folkestone West 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 3h
₺20,950–52,274
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
26h 4m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
9h 21m
₺4,379–13,112
Train to London City Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone West 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 53m
₺6,756–28,641
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone West 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 59m
₺4,112–20,759
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone West 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 57m
₺5,258–18,325
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone West 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 58m
₺8,296–34,311
Bus, night train via Middelburg Square
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
2d 9h
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Folkestone to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
2d 19h
₺4,132–9,580
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
27h 8m
₺23,002–33,391

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

73Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

₺4,201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,675.9 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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You can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Folkestone, Ghent, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 37h 3m.

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