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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 40h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs £150 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Constanta, Bucharest Obor and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 42m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cardiff?

The distance between Istanbul and Cardiff is 1719 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cardiff without a car is to night train and bus and train which takes 36h 35m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Istanbul to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:19 AM in Istanbul and 8:19 AM in Cardiff.

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

Book your Istanbul to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1516+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Istanbul to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Cardiff by plane, train, night train, bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bristol Airport (BRS)IST - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 18m
£150–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Constanta to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birmingham
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
40h 42m
£62–133
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birmingham
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
36h 35m
£66–149
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
29h 30m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)IST - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 6m
£157–493
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)IST - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 45m
£151–487
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)IST - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
8h 11m
£107–426
Night train, bus, train via London
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
44h 24m
£174–273
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
2d 3h
£140–283
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
30h 34m
£468–678

Istanbul to Cardiff by bus

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2d 3hAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,709.1 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sophia Gardens via Constanta, Bucharest Obor, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 40h 42m.

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