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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Brussels is to bus via Bucharest which costs €65 - €110 and takes 30h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Brussels is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Brussels-North train station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

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 2196 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 via Bucharest which takes 30h 5m and costs €65 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus 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 6h 43m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Bucharest, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 30h 5m.

Where does the Istanbul to Brussels bus arrive?

Istanbul to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Brussels?

Brussels is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:31 PM in Istanbul and 11:31 AM 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 24m 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Brussels.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Brussels by plane, bus, night train, 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 Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane IST - BRU
6h 43m
€102–254
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 13m
€58–280
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brusselsbus
30h 5m
€68–101
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
€199–461
Drive 2,615.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Brusselscar 2,615.4 km
23h 24m
€402–581
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
€91–1,320
Fly Istanbul to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane IST - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
9h 2m
€131–377
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
€152–470
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
€116–262
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 16m
€385–1,413

Istanbul to Brussels by bus, foot, and train

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31h 26mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,196.4 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Brussels via București, Autogara Militari, București Gara de Nord, Gara de Nord, Piata Iancului, and Bucharest Obor in around 30h 5m.

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