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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Istanbul is to bus via Constanța which costs 2.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 36h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Dover, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central 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 Folkestone to Istanbul?

The distance between Folkestone and Istanbul is 2672 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train which takes 31h 38m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 5.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Folkestone to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Istanbul bus from?

Folkestone to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Istanbul train from?

Folkestone to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Where does the Folkestone to Istanbul bus arrive?

Folkestone to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 5:28 PM in Folkestone and 8:28 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Folkestone to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Folkestone to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Folkestone 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
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 46m
₺5,975–20,641
Bus via Constanța
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constantabus
3. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
36h 37m
₺2,958–5,447
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
31h 38m
₺3,492–4,980
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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
₺19,733–47,966
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
26h 1m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)plane LCY - IST
9h 41m
₺15,208–45,480
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
8h 47m
₺3,861–16,161
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 45m
₺3,785–20,261
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 43m
₺3,589–20,805
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
8h 44m
₺7,748–27,140
Bus
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 10h
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Folkestone to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2d 18h
₺4,370–10,178
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
27h 16m
₺22,942–34,405

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

72Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

₺3,708Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,672 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Pencester Road, Dover, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 36h 37m.

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