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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €130 - €240 and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Oostende via Complex Apusului and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ostende via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 6m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Ostend?

The distance between Istanbul and Ostend is 2311 km. The road distance is 2727.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Ostend without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 33h 40m and costs €180 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Istanbul to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Ostend bus from?

Istanbul to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Ostend train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Ostend?

Ostend is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:38 PM in Istanbul and 9:38 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Istanbul to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ostend is 2727 km. It takes approximately 24h 17m to drive from Istanbul to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6052+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Ostend 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 Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)IST - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 55m
€147–338
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 52m
€87–388
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
33h 40m
€188–391
Night train, train via Frankfurt am Main
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 Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
43h 6m
€218–449
Drive 2,727.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Ostend2,727.2 km
24h 17m
€422–609
Fly Istanbul to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)IST - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 44m
€159–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Oostende
38h 57m
€179–197
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train station
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to OstendeIc / ...
2d 4h
€132–236
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
2d 1h
€194–413
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 Ostend
24h 15m
€401–1,440

Istanbul to Ostend by bus, foot, and train

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33h 40mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,310.6 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Oostende via București, Autogara Militari, Complex Apusului, Gara de Nord, and Bucharest in around 38h 57m.

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