What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €110 - €160 and takes 45h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Istanbul and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul (State) and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 37m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Rotterdam is 2265 km. The road distance is 2653.7 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 51m and costs €220 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam train from?

Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €170 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 39h 37m.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 6:00 PM in Istanbul (State) and 4:00 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam train arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam is 2654 km. It takes approximately 24h 4m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 824+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)IST - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 27m
€129–320
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SAW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 47m
€99–386
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce
33h 51m
€222–564
Night train, train via Cologne
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
44h 37m
€239–531
Drive 2,653.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rotterdam2,653.7 km
24h 4m
€475–686
Fly Istanbul to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)IST - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
6h
€182–412
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)SAW - RTM
6h 39m
€176–455
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rotterdam Central StationN885 / ...
39h 37m
€126–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rotterdam ConradstraatUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
45h 28m
€111–159
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Utrecht CentraalNj
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
47h 22m
€188–425
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Rotterdam
23h 27m
€391–1,430

Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

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4h 33mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,265.4 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Rotterdam Central Station via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul, and Munich central bus station in around 39h 37m.

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