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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Reading is to night train and bus and train which costs £65 - £150 and takes 36h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Reading is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Reading. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Reading RailAir via Munich central bus station, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Reading?

The distance between Istanbul and Reading is 1613 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 9m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Istanbul to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Reading bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Reading?

Reading is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:45 PM in Istanbul and 11:45 AM in Reading.

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

Book your Istanbul to Reading bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Reading.

Istanbul to Reading - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Reading by bus, plane, train, car, car train, night train, busferry, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)IST - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
8h 20m
£101–297
Bus to Istanbul, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)IST - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
9h 5m
£58–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Luton
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington StationA2
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
34h 9m
£91–145
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
27h 45m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SAW - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
9h 7m
£89–265
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luton Airport (LTN)IST - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
9h 6m
£76–342
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)IST - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
9h 41m
£99–395
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SAW - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
9h 38m
£97–330
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 Reading
36h 5m
£66–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
43h 55m
£189–225
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 Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
2d 1h
£156–305
Night train, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Wembley Park
3. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
3d
£88–231
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 Reading
28h 49m
£432–625

Istanbul to Reading by bus

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Distance: 1,603.2 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Reading RailAir via București, Autogara Militari, Autogara Militari, Gara de Nord, Bucharest, London Victoria, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 43h 55m.

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