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

The cheapest way to get from Gravesend to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 4.900 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 32h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gravesend to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 36.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Gravesend and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Gravesend to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Clock Tower Harmer Street and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Chatham, Ghent Dampoort, Breda, Centraal Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gravesend and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Gravesend 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 0h.

How far is it from Gravesend to Istanbul?

The distance between Gravesend and Istanbul is 2599 km.

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

The best way to get from Gravesend to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 32h 13m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Gravesend to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gravesend to Istanbul bus from?

Gravesend to Istanbul bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Gravesend to Istanbul train from?

Gravesend to Istanbul train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Bus or fly from Gravesend to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Gravesend to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h 30m.

Where does the Gravesend to Istanbul bus arrive?

Gravesend to Istanbul bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Gravesend and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Gravesend. It is currently 9:49 PM in Gravesend and 11:49 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Gravesend to Istanbul train arrive?

Gravesend to Istanbul train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4271+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Gravesend 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 Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 16m
₺7,079–18,259
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
8h 16m
₺3,787–16,571
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Dover Priorytrain
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
32h 13m
₺4,983–8,162
Train, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d
₺23,631–44,754
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gravesend to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
26h 46m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
8h 2m
₺4,753–35,309
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
8h 7m
₺6,274–23,550
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
8h 15m
₺4,206–22,612
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LGW - SAW
8h 25m
₺6,666–26,330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Breda central train stationbus 800
3. Take the bus from Breda, Centraal Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
40h 30m
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
42h
₺8,762–9,884
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 23h
₺6,008–13,585
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gravesend to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
27h 59m
₺23,188–36,596

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

78Weekly Planes

4h 19mAverage Duration

₺4,185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,599 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock Tower Harmer Street to İstanbul Esenler via Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Breda central train station, Breda, Centraal Station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 40h 30m.

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