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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Brussels is to fly which costs €60 - €280 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Brussels is to bus and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 56m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Brussels?

The distance between Istanbul and Brussels is 2199 km. The road distance is 2615.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Brussels without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 26m and costs €150 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Istanbul to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Brussels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Brussels train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Brussels?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Brussels is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 37h 40m.

Where does the Istanbul to Brussels bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Brussels?

Brussels is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:28 PM in Istanbul and 6:28 PM in Brussels.

Where does the Istanbul to Brussels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Brussels is 2615 km. It takes approximately 23h 16m to drive from Istanbul to Brussels.

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

Book your Istanbul to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Brussels.

Istanbul to Brussels - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Brussels by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane IST - BRU
7h 1m
€101–266
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SAW - BRU
7h 12m
€63–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
31h 26m
€153–469
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 Brussels-Nordtrain 79
40h 56m
€204–441
Drive 2,615.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Brusselscar 2,615.4 km
23h 16m
€398–575
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SAW - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
7h 55m
€95–450
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane IST - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
8h 51m
€116–356
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
37h 40m
€121–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train stationbus 1929
2d 2h
€116–235
Night train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
45h 56m
€194–411
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 Brusselscar
23h 10m
€382–1,409

Istanbul to Brussels by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

31h 26mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Brussels.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,199.3 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Brussels, Belgium?

AJet flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Brussels-North train station via Munich central bus station in around 37h 40m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.