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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam is to bus via Belgrade which costs €130 - €230 and takes 46h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €150 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 54m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Amsterdam?

The distance between Istanbul and Amsterdam is 2243 km. The road distance is 2656.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 19m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Amsterdam bus from?

Istanbul to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Amsterdam train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €210 and takes 36h 10m.

Where does the Istanbul to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Istanbul to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:49 PM in Istanbul and 11:49 AM in Amsterdam.

Where does the Istanbul to Amsterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Amsterdam is 2656 km. It takes approximately 23h 55m to drive from Istanbul to Amsterdam.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Amsterdam?

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Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam by plane, bus, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane IST - AMS
6h 50m
€156–289
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane SAW - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
8h 45m
€117–1,869
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
32h 19m
€205–557
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
41h 54m
€264–481
Drive 2,656.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Amsterdamcar 2,656.2 km
23h 55m
€471–680
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SAW - AMS
7h 11m
€135–430
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane SAW - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
8h 15m
€264–942
Fly Istanbul to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane IST - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
9h 22m
€134–335
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane IST - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
9h 58m
€118–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N28 / ...
36h 10m
€135–207
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Amsterdambus
46h 55m
€137–227
Night train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
44h 12m
€189–411
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdamcar
23h 33m
€389–1,427

Istanbul to Amsterdam by bus, foot, and train

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32h 19mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,242.5 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Turkish Airlines and KLM fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Munich central bus station in around 36h 10m.

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